Lead/Head of Talent Acquisition, Business &… at Distribusion · Berlin

About us

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and http://Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition passionate about enabling a product-led organisation by engaging and hiring talented members across the business. Some hiring requires deep expertise, exceptional judgment, and influence. This role is for a Talent Acquisition expert who operates at comfort in a hyper growth phase, scale organisation and driving business impact.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition Tech & Business team (Tech, Data, Finance, People & Commercial)
• Act as a senior talent advisor to leaders across the organisation
• Anticipate talent needs and market risks before they surface
• Design advanced sourcing strategies for hard-to-reach talent
• Set and protect the hiring bar for critical roles
• Influence and evolve hiring standards, processes, and guidelines
• Strengthen recruiting operations and processes
• Scale the TA function as the company grows.

Workplace: Berlin & Hybrid

We are mainly looking for this role to be based in Germany, preferably in our headquarters in Berlin.

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Who you are:

• Experience in high-impact talent acquisition strategies
• Exceptional sourcing, assessment, and calibration skills
• Strong business acumen and comfort working with senior leaders
• Ability to influence without authority
• A systems mindset: you improve the operating machine, not just your own output
• The ability to pivot and adapt your ways of working to achieve the best outcome, in the quickest possible time!
• You have a proven track record of building pipelines for both ‘active’ and ‘passive’ candidates; building rapport throughout and ultimately closing offers!
• You feel comfortable in the start-up environment, with a Global footprint and a very diverse team.
• Data analysis and measurement: the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to measure the impact of the hiring initiatives
• Tools affinity, keeping our ATS updated, and maintaining accurate data.

What you can expect:

• Make a global impact. Help shape how millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide.
• Own your work. Take responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions.
• Build with the best tools. We move fast, continuously evolve our tech stack, and invest in modern, efficient solutions.
• Work with industry leaders. Our partners include http://Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
• Grow with exceptional people. Join an international team that will challenge, support, and inspire you every day.
• Work your way. Enjoy flexible and remote-friendly working options, relocation opportunities, and plenty of room to grow.

Our hiring process for this role: For any queries, please reach out to your Talent Partner at (talent@distribusion.com).

Do you want to work in an advanced tech environment and have an impact on millions of travellers around the globe? We want to hear from you!