Talent Acquisition Lead (f/m/d)

The position

As our Talent Acquisition Lead (f/m/d), you will own and elevate everything that helps Hive attract and hire exceptional talent. You’ll lead a team of 3–5 and build scalable systems, processes, and tools to help Hive grow from currently 400 people to our next phase of expansion. This is a role for a builder and leader who loves combining strategy, systems, and people — and understands that who we hire determines who we become.

• High impact: Who we hire is one of the most important drivers of Hive’s success. You will shape our ability to grow and the composition of our teams for years to come.
• International scope: Lead our TA team across all our markets: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, and beyond, ensuring a consistent, high-quality candidate experience everywhere.
• Strategic ownership: You will become a trusted member of the People Leadership Team, partnering closely with executives and functional leads on workforce planning, org design, and hiring priorities.

Your profile

We know – sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit!

• Experienced talent acquisition leader: You’ve led TA teams of 3+ in a start-up or scale-up environment and can balance hands-on execution with strategic leadership.
• Growth-stage expertise: You’ve seen what it takes to scale from ~400 to 1000+ employees, and know how to balance structure with agility.
• Systems builder: You think in processes and data. You’re excited to use automations, analytics, and AI tools to improve hiring quality, speed, and recruiter productivity.
• Exceptional communication: You communicate clearly and empathetically in English, fostering trust and alignment across teams and leadership levels.
• Culture carrier: You care deeply about candidate experience and understand the link between hiring and company culture.
• Berlin-based (or willing to relocate): We believe great people leadership happens best in person. For this role, being primarily based in Berlin is a requirement.

Our offering

• Build something that matters: Hive is redefining how commerce operations works in a €200B+ market. We already reach tens of millions of consumers every year and empower over 500 independent brands to grow and thrive — and we’re just getting started.
• Work with exceptional people: Join a high-performing, ambitious team, including many from world-class companies such as McKinsey, Amazon, Shopify, Google, TikTok, and Trade Republic.
• Grow with Hive: From day one, you will take ownership of ambitious projects and grow alongside Hive as we scale. We believe in meritocracy — your impact drives your progression, not your past titles.
• Competitive compensation: We offer market-competitive salaries and an equity incentive plan (EIP) for all full-time team members.
• Tools to thrive: Choose the setup that helps you do your best work: a MacBook (or laptop of your choice), plus accessories like an extra monitor or headphones to match your working style.
• Well-being matters: Enjoy 30 vacation days per year, plus a paid 20-day sabbatical every three years to recharge and reflect.
• Flexibility and connection: Benefit from flexible working hours, free drinks and snacks at our offices, and regular team events — including company-wide offsites that bring all of Hive together.

About us

We're revolutionizing e-commerce operations.

At Hive, we empower brands to excel in the digital commerce era through our innovative operations platform. By combining cutting-edge technology with a curated network of top-tier operations partners, we deliver measurable results.

Our comprehensive platform streamlines the entire operational chain through a single, intuitive interface. Since our founding in 2020, we've rapidly grown to become one of Europe's leading operations platform, partnering with hundreds of innovative brands. With strategic locations in Berlin, Paris, Milan, Madrid, London, and Amsterdam. Backed by prestigious investors including Tiger Global, Earlybird, and Picus Capital, we're scaling our impact across Europe.

Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We actively cultivate an environment where every team member, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome talent from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. At Hive, authenticity and professional growth go hand in hand.