Talent Acquisition Manager Central

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. 

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.​

About the job

We are looking for an inspirational leader to spearhead our Talent Acquisition activities in Southern & Central Europe. You will lead TA partners in 8 different locations across Europe, being responsible for their wellbeing,  and delivery. You will partner closely with the business stakeholders across Europe and develop deep partnerships within our HR Community.

You will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition for Europe, and you will be a part of the European Talent Acquisition Management team. You can be based close to any of our larger sites in Southern & Central Europe, Breda (BR), Krakow (PL), Warszawa (PL), Chalon-Sur-Saone (FR), Saint Priest (FR), Camberly (UK), Hamburg (D) or Monza (IT). 

Responsibilities

• Build a deep understanding of the business and relevant markets to help shape the talent acquisition strategy and create a culture of accountability, anticipating and addressing changing needs
• Lead, coach, empower, and develop a high-performing geographically dispersed team who espouse our values and nurture an inclusive culture
• Partner closely with hiring managers and other stakeholders to create and operate a streamlined and unbiased recruitment process to ensure we are making high quality hiring decisions in a timely manner
• Monitor and report on key talent acquisition metrics, establishing accountability and using data to draw insights and influence decisions
• Always strive to improve the above, identify trends and leverage knowledge, data, and competitive intelligence to develop creative, customized recruitment strategies, consistently ensuring a healthy pipeline of relevant talent in your region

Requirements

• Experience in leading a multinational team, with direct reports
• Strong people management skills with ability to build, inspire, coach and develop
• Proven track record within Talent Acquisition

To succeed in this role, we believe you;

• are comfortable driving change and well versed in agile ways of working and experience delivering process improvements.
• are customer focused and able to build great relationships with stakeholders - both virtually and in-person
• have strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, complex concepts and clearly articulate them internally and externally
• have a passion for candidate experience and a genuine commitment to advancing more diverse and inclusive recruitment practices.
• have a real appreciation for data and metrics with an ability to convert them into actionable activities and continuous improvement efforts

Talent Acquisition is a core strategic driver of Alfa Laval's success, and this is a great opportunity for you to apply your craft in leading our function across Southern and Central Europe with strong stakeholder support.  If you are up to the challenge of leading a strong team, pursuing continuous improvements and with the ambition of pushing talent acquisition to the next level – then this role is for you.

For more information

Please contact Randi Næslund, Head of Talent Acquisition Europe ).

Please send us your application before December 31st 2025, by clicking "Apply". Please note that, due to the upcoming holiday season, our recruitment process may take a little longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we will keep you updated on your application status throughout the process. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications sent via email. 

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.