About this role
The Head of Talent Acquisition will shape and lead ARX Robotics’ global talent acquisition strategy during a critical phase of growth and technical expansion. This leader will ensure the company builds the organizational capability, infrastructure, and leadership needed to consistently attract and secure world-class talent across engineering, AI, robotics, manufacturing, and commercial functions.
Operating as a strategic partner to the executive team, the role is accountable for designing a high-performance TA function that delivers quality, speed, and scalability. This includes defining operating models, elevating hiring standards, strengthening workforce planning, and building the systems and leadership capability required to compete for highly specialized global talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the company’s global talent acquisition strategy, aligned with business objectives and growth targets.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing TA team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
- Talent Analytics: Develop metrics and insights to continuously improve recruitment strategies, pipeline quality, and time-to-hire.
- Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior leadership to anticipate workforce needs, develop talent pipelines, and support succession planning.
- Process Optimization: Implement tools, technologies, and best practices to streamline recruiting processes, candidate tracking, and reporting.
Your profile
- 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in technology, robotics, or engineering sectors.
- Proven track record in scaling high-growth teams and building effective recruitment strategies.
- A builder of teams who invests in developing talent acquisition leaders and specialists to operate at world-class standards.
- Skilled at creating clear accountability, performance metrics, and development pathways within TA functions.
- Experienced in coaching senior stakeholders and hiring managers to elevate hiring quality and consistency.
- Experience leading through growth phases (startup to scale-up to global expansion).
- Deep understanding of technical talent markets and competitive hiring landscapes.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, and recruitment analytics platforms.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
- Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
- Room for professional growth and development
- Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups
About us
ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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