Sam L.

Senior Talent Acquisition Learning & Development Manager @Zalando

Berlin, DE

In this role, I lead recruitment for business-critical roles across Zalando, focusing on driving impactful hiring strategies to support the company\'s growth. I\'ve successfully hired for market expansion and during hyper growth periods across various job families including Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Creative (Designers, Art Directors, etc.), Video Production, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Sales, Business Development, Analytics, and Executive roles. In addition, I drive the enablement efforts within the Talent Acquisition team, focusing on enhancing recruiter capabilities to better meet the business’s hiring needs.Responsibilities and Key Achievements include:Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.Lead end-to-end recruitment processes in our ATS, from defining role requirements to managing candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey. Utilise diverse sourcing methods, including LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, networking, and direct outreach, to attract high-quality candidates for critical roles Screen and assess candidates using competency-based interviews, case studies, and trial days, ensuring a strong fit with both role requirements and company culture.Conduct reference checksSupport employer branding initiatives, represent Zalando at industry events, and use social media to enhance visibility and attract top talent.Track and analyse recruitment KPIs, including time-to-hire and candidate NPS, using insights to refine strategies and improve process efficiency.Building robust and effective Learning & Development programs according to Talent Acquisition strategic prioritiesDeveloping and maintaining learning content, curriculum and best practices that align with our goals and values

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