Talent Acquisition Lead - Germany & Austria

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:  

Talent Acquisition Lead - Germany & Austria 

This position reports into the Regional Talent Access Leader and is based at Neuss, Germany. 

What we do 

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. 

Who we are 

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here. 

Role reports to: Regional Talent Access Leader  

Location: Neuss, Germany (2-3 days per week in office)  

 
What you will do 

As Talent Acquisition Lead for Germany & Austria you are responsible for overall delivery of our recruiting strategy for the region. You will be a key business partner to our leadership team, ensuring thorough, structured processes for a range of roles. As part of this position, you will also manage one Talent Acquisition Partner. 

Reporting to the Regional Talent Access Leader, this role will work closely with the critical stakeholders in Germany & Austria to ensure continued delivery of recruitment solutions at a high level for our range of functions (such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, R&D). You will be part of a supportive People function based out of our Neuss site driving continued excellence across our functions.  
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, motivate, and develop the German Talent Acquisition Team. 

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment and selection process for multiple business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards, while tailoring innovative talent acquisition strategies to the dynamic markets of Germany and Austria with sensitivity to regional cultural nuances and business objectives. 

• Develop a high-performing recruitment function in your region, utilizing your experience to recommend continuous improvement to the region 

• Work with key stakeholders to build pipelines for critical roles  

• Manage and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all recruitment data, applicant tracking, and hiring documentation in compliance with company policies and local labor laws. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders across a range of functions, including (but not limited to) HR, Commercial, Marketing, and business leaders to implement targeted sourcing strategies to ensure diversity and strength of candidate pools. 

• Engage with the local German & Austrian business to continue to develop TA’s relationship with the organization 

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex staffing and recruitment issues, providing effective resolution and guidance while ensuring compliance with evolving legal landscapes. 

What we are looking for 

Required Qualifications 

• Significant progressive experience within high visibility Talent Acquisition positions, accountable to critical stakeholders within Germany/Austria  

• Proven ability to ‘simplify the complexity’ of recruitment processes, utilizing your expertise to support hiring managers through challenging candidate briefs 

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strategic partnerships internally  

• Strong knowledge of current recruitment trends, compensation structures, and employee benefits 

• People leadership experience with demonstrable ability to grow individuals directly or indirectly 

• Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate recruitment activities and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders  

• Prior experience of working within a large organization with complex stakeholder matrixes 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience of working within Consumer Health/FMCG/Health businesses  

• Proficiency in leveraging innovative recruitment technologies, including AI-driven sourcing tools and data analytics platforms, to enhance decision-making 

• Excellent coaching and staff development skills to effectively lead and motivate recruitment teams 

• A creative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, diversity, and inclusion, driving initiatives that foster a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture. 

What’s in it for you 

• Comprehensive corporate benefits package 

• Learning & Development Opportunities          

• Kenvuer Impact Networks          

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.