Senior Tech Talent Partner

Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM), creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere.

We’re all about experience – from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You’ll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page .

Job description

At Akeneo, our Product department is the beating heart of our success, driving innovation and shaping the future of commerce. To fuel its growth, we’re expanding our Talent Acquisition team and seeking a passionate Senior Tech Talent Partner. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for attracting, selecting, and hiring top-tier talent across all product roles while actively contributing to improving the tech recruitment practice at Akeneo.

• Become a key player in our growth story: You’ll be responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle for all product roles, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and closing top tech talent.
• Champion a top candidate experience: Build strong relationships with candidates, providing regular updates and ensuring a smooth and positive journey throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with hiring managers: Act as a trusted advisor, guiding them through the entire recruitment process and ensuring their hiring needs are met while focusing on speed, quality and diversity.
• Be a market expert: Analyse and stay informed about market data and trends to inform recruitment strategies and make data-driven decisions.
• Act as a brand ambassador: Showcase Akeneo as an employer of choice for top tech talent and contribute to the overall employer branding strategy.
• Promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in hiring: Implement strategies to attract and hire a diverse pool of candidates, contributing to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to the success of the Talent Acquisition team: Actively participate in and drive initiatives for the continuous improvement of the Talent Acquisition function.

Qualifications

• You have a solid background in full-cycle tech recruitment within the software industry, gained through in-house experience.
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills and can build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• You have strong sourcing and interviewing skills, enabling you to find and identify the best talent.
• You have solid negotiation skills, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that meet the needs of both the candidate and the company.
• You speak English fluently and have experience hiring in an internal environment.

Life at Akeneo

Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team. Office parties, team offsites. Top-notch 8-week onboarding program for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for smooth integration into the company.

General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance.

Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home). 26 weeks paid maternity leave (30 days paid leave if you are the second parent). Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave. 25 days holiday per calendar year in addition to UK Public Holidays. Work from Anywhere Scheme – Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.

Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.

Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub. A £450 personal hybrid working allowance to maximize your home office environment.

Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events. A £1,000 learning budget per employee per year.

Perks & Discounts
An £80/month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options such as public transportation, biking, or carpooling if eligible.

Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice. Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company. Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself.

Interview process

• Meet your future manager: A 30-minute introductory call where we’ll explore the role in detail and discuss your experience and skills.
• Meet the team: In this 45-60 minute interview, you’ll gain deeper insights into the role’s responsibilities. The Talent Acquisition team will assess specific sets of skills on topics such as candidate experience, sourcing strategies, and technical recruitment.
• Meet an Engineering Leader: A 30-minute interview with a future stakeholder. They’ll share more about our hiring needs and evaluate your industry knowledge, your tech recruitment vision and ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers.
• Task: In this 45-minute role-play, you’ll step into the shoes of a Tech Talent Partner meeting with a hiring manager to open a new role. We’ll assess your ability to understand the manager’s needs, proactively identify and overcome challenges, and position yourself as a trusted talent advisor.

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.

So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for – click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!

Feeling hesitant because you think you’re not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!

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