Global Talent Acquisition Manager

At Blueground, our vision is to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live. For us, that means ensuring our guests have the peace of mind, flexibility & confidence they need to explore life’s latest adventure.

We’ve grown a lot since our founding in 2013, having raised more than $258m+ in funding, to date -- and that’s just the beginning. We’re now hosting guests in more than 15,000 homes in 32 cities around the world (and growing!), with an aim to hit 100,000 homes in 100 cities by 2025.

Our vision comes to life through our ways of working. For our 1,000+ member team located across 17 countries, we’ve created a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and opportunity.

We believe our people should have the power to choose their preferred way to work. Depending on the role’s requirements, team members can choose to work full time in one of our offices, work fully remote, or choose a hybrid model between the two.

We are driven by our core values. To our team, Time is our most important resource. Excellence isn’t simply a standard, but an exciting way to look at life. We Care deeply about our guests and colleagues. Our relationships are built around Transparency, which builds trust and improves communication.

We are currently looking to bring onboard a Global Talent Acquisition Manager based in Athens. Our Global TA Manager will play a critical role in shaping our talent strategy and ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent for executive and key leadership positions across our global operations. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in executive recruitment, team leadership, and a deep understanding of global recruitment practices.

What you will focus on:

• Sourcing – be an expert in sourcing hard-to-fill Director+ positions and finding the best talent in PropTech through using innovative sourcing methods including utilizing an agile sourcing methodology globally
• Talent Pooling – build diverse talent pools through effective targeting and talent pipelining of both passive and active candidates. Partner with external recruiting agencies, top business schools and university alumni, while keeping DEI best practices in mind through every part of the Talent Attraction process
• Be a Blueground Ambassador - Get people excited about Blueground and match great talent to great opportunities. You will often be the first person that someone talks to from Blueground, so you need to be great at understanding what motivates them and match their motivations with the many benefits of working here.
• Global Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global talent acquisition team. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes continuous learning and improvement. Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.
• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s business goals. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and competitive intelligence to drive continuous improvement. Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven decisions. Build and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment partners and networks.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in executive recruitment.
• Minimum of 3 years of successfully leading and developing talent acquisition teams.
• Deep understanding of global recruitment practices, trends, and challenges.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using recruitment technologies and platforms.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Tech-savvy and familiar with our tools/systems: Applicant Tracking System, Google Suite and Slack.

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary & annual performance bonus
• Blueground Stock Option Plan
• Flexible paid time off
• Group Health Insurance program
• Enhanced parental leave
• Dynamic working environment with talented people
• Flexible work environment through our Blueground Nomads employee mobility program
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in LA and winter in Dubai!

At Blueground we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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