Head of Talent Acquisition (Remote, Nordic Region)

Job summary

This role involves leading and developing the talent acquisition function during a critical scaling phase for a data center company in the Nordic region. The position focuses on defining strategy, building structure, and ensuring high-quality recruitment delivery across multiple countries, with an emphasis on creating a world-class candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of formal people management experience.
• Extensive recruitment experience, both in-house and consultancy.
• Proven experience in fast-moving, growth-oriented organizations.
• Experience leading remote teams and working in an international context.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior leaders.
• Fluency in English and at least one Nordic language.
• Certifications in assessment tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a scalable talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the hiring process.
• Collaborate with People & Culture Business Partners on FTE forecasting.
• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically distributed Talent Acquisition team.
• Own and evolve recruitment processes and tools for efficiency and standardization.
• Partner with hiring managers on role definition and prioritization.
• Design and develop training for hiring managers on recruitment techniques.
• Manage recruitment delivery metrics including time-to-hire and candidate experience.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies.

Skills

• Strong understanding of recruitment tools and technologies (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in human resources or related field.

Tools

• Proficient in ATS systems (e.g., HiBob), Excel, and other recruitment technologies.