Head of Talent Acquisition & Executive Search (m/f/d)
Bayreuth, DE
Head of Talent Acquisition & Executive Search (m/f/d)
Germany / Bayreuth
CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.
Your seat to fill:
You will drive the evolution of Talent Acquisition into a strategic business partner function while personally leading the identification and acquisition of senior leadership talent that supports CYBEX's long-term growth ambitions.
As a trusted advisor to the Executive Board and senior leadership team, you will help shape the organization's future through exceptional hiring decisions and proactive talent intelligence.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead the Global Talent Acquisition Function
• Develop and execute CYBEX's global Talent Acquisition strategy.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive recruitment excellence across all regions and functions.
• Establish best-in-class recruiting processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Define and monitor recruiting KPIs to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience and strong employer branding presence.
Lead the Inhouse Executive Search Capability
• Continuously enhance CYBEX's internal Executive Search function.
• Personally lead strategic searches for Director, Senior Director, VP, and selected C-Level positions.
• Reduce dependency on external executive search providers through internal capability building.
• Design search strategies for business-critical and confidential leadership appointments.
• Develop high-quality executive talent pipelines across key functions.
Strategic Talent Intelligence & Market Mapping
• Build talent maps for critical capabilities and future succession needs.
• Analyze competitor organizations and relevant talent markets.
• Advise senior stakeholders on talent availability, compensation trends, and organizational benchmarking.
• Translate business priorities into proactive workforce planning initiatives.
Partner with Executive Leadership
• Act as trusted advisor to the CEO, SVP HR, Executive Board, and senior leadership team.
• Influence organizational decisions through talent insights and external market intelligence.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Guide hiring managers through complex leadership hiring decisions.
Executive Assessment & Selection
• Conduct executive-level interviews and leadership assessments.
• Evaluate candidates against leadership competencies, cultural fit, and growth potential.
• Partner with assessment providers where appropriate.
• Ensure consistent and objective hiring decisions across senior leadership appointments.
Drive Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Leverage data, AI-enabled recruiting technologies, and talent analytics to improve recruiting outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Stay ahead of market trends in executive search, talent acquisition, and employer branding.
• Position CYBEX as an employer of choice within relevant talent communities.
Your stroll to CYBEX:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Multiple years of experience in a combination of Talent Acquisition, Executive Search and Leadership Recruiting.
• Significant experience leading Talent Acquisition teams in an international environment.
• Proven track record of successfully hiring Director, VP, and C-Level talent.
• Experience gained in both executive search and corporate Talent Acquisition environments is essential.
• Experience recruiting for Product Management, Engineering, Innovation, Digital, or consumer goods organizations is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in English and German
• Deep expertise in executive search methodologies and market mapping.
• Strong understanding of organizational design and leadership assessment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at Executive Committee level.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
• Experience working with recruiting technologies and talent analytics.
• Strong knowledge of modern sourcing and direct search strategies.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Inspiring people leader and coach.
• Excellent communicator and influencer.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong execution capabilities combined with a long-term perspective.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on recruiting delivery.
CYBEX operates globally and has employees from copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. At CYBEX, we place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.