Global Head of Talent Acquisition

The Lovehoney Group is one of the world's leading companies in the sex toy market. We re proud to promote sexual happiness and empowerment through design innovation, research development and great customer service. After an exciting 2021 merger bringing together Lovehoney, Amorana and WOW Tech, we re stronger than ever in our mission to destigmatize sexuality and help more people enjoy a fulfilling love life. Our award-winning, globally recognized brands include Fifty Shades of Grey, Happy Rabbit, Womanizer and We-Vibe. With over 900 employees spread over our offices in the UK, Berlin, Germany, Austin, and all over the world, the Lovehoney Group is a market leader in the sexual happiness industry.

As our Global Head of Talent Acquisition, you will lead our newly shaping global Talent Acquisition organization. Based in Berlin you will further grow, align and lead a centrally deployed Talent Acquisition team to deliver an outstanding experience to our candidates, our People Leads and our localized HR Generalists.
Your role is critical to ensure that our Talent Acquisition team, programs and operations will help us compete for top talent and to scale appropriately. While building out this function you will be involved in hands-on hiring and operational tasks. Reporting to the Chief People Officer you will work hand in hand with People Team leaders and business leaders to build connection and joint accountability with the business. You will drive the roadmap of Talent Acquisition ensuring that our team model, practices and execution continuously improves in terms of effectiveness and experience.

Within our stable growth environment, we are seeking a forward-thinking, experienced leader, who s keen to create a culture of continuous improvement, executing through a team of highly engaged Talent Acquisition Specialists and supporting infrastructure.

Why Lovehoney Group

• You will work for some of the world s leading global pleasure brands (We-Vibe, Womanizer, Arcwave and 50 Shades of Grey as part of the newly formed Lovehoney Group)
• You will become part of a highly skilled team of international specialists and interesting people.
• You will be offered a range of personal development opportunities, including training workshops and conference attendance.
• You will profit from a creative, knowledge-sharing, and stimulating environment.
• You will enjoy our light, spacious offices in the heart of Berlin or Bath with all the latest mod-cons and refreshments on hand to make working with us comfortable and fun.

Your Responsibilities

• Build a future-ready, scalable, global Talent Acquisition engine
• Grow, lead and develop a globally spread Talent Acquisition team while focusing on intentional change across all accountabilities
• Hire leadership positions
• Partner with Business Leaders & People Team Leaders to understand business strategy, internal talent landscape, Talent Acquisition demand and forecasting, and to fill hiring needs in a timely manner
• Develop and execute a Talent Acquisition strategy that supports company objectives, key business outcomes and an amazing candidate experience
• Define and drive Talent Acquisition Roadmap which drives performance, aligns processes and enhances candidate experience
• Bring data, analytics, benchmark and industry knowledge to enable decisions and business discussions
• Evaluate, enhances, and manage employer branding efforts to attract top talent
• Monitor industry dynamics and market trends, and anticipate how these trends will impact LHG s Talent Acquisition, providing expert insights and recommendations

Your qualifications:

• Seasoned Talent Acquisition professional who can span between strategic work and execution of operational tactics to ensure flawless delivery of Talent Acquisition programs and services
• 8+ years of progressive Recruitment and Talent Acquisition experience in global environments, 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Significant experience in building and leading a mid-size globally diverse team, ideally in an inhouse environment
• Experience in building and implementing a Talent Acquisition strategy and Roadmap which continuously improve processes and operations excellence at scale
• Demonstrated experience in building and leveraging a compelling employer brand to position the company as an employer of choice
• Data driven and savvy with metrics and analytics to drive decisions and solutions
• Internal customer and candidate-experience focused, will have the ability to influence at all levels through the organization
• Bonus experiences are: Project & Change Management, M&A Integrations, ATS Implementations

The Lovehoney group is an equal opportunities employer. It is our commitment that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion.

We currently have a hybrid work model supporting a blend of in-office and remote work.
If we ve got you interested and you re open to taking the next step in your career, please apply directly with the link provided.