METRO is a leading international specialist in food wholesale, a partner of many small and mid-sized independent companies. We have made it our goal to lift the food and hospitality sector to a new level and to take advantage of the unique opportunity that the comprehensive digitization of the industry presents – both for our customers, who can transform their business for long-term prosperity, and for us.
The group is headed by METRO AG, which acts as the central management holding company. It performs group management functions, particularly in the areas of finance, controlling, legal and compliance. Central management and administrative functions for METRO wholesale are anchored within METRO AG.
METRO is shaped by highly motivated employees who fill our open corporate culture with life. We stand for a corporate culture that focuses on cooperation and responsibility, fairness and support, reliability and sustainability.
In our core wholesale business, METRO is globally represented with around 670 stores in 34 countries and generates sales of 25.6 billion Euros with approx. 97.000 employees. The headquarter is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.
As member of our Global Talent Acquisition team , reporting to our Vice-Presisent, you are responsible for managing and executing the end-to-end recruitment process for senior-level and executive positions within the organization: mainly country board members in our 32 countries and executives for our HQ in Duesseldorf.
You work closely with the top leaders of our organization, international HRBPs, internal and externals partners to attract, recruit and onboard top talents to actively shape the business success of our company.
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Conduct comprehensive executive search activities, including identifying potential candidates, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and assessing executive-level candidates. Utilize various recruitment methods such as direct sourcing (together with our sourcing team located in India), executive search firms, social media, networking, and industry events to identify and engage with potential candidates.
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Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders to understand their hiring needs, provide guidance and consultation on talent acquisition best practices, and influence decision-making.
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Develop and implement, together with our Head of Global Employer Branding, activities, including social media campaigns, networking events, to enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice for Executives
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Conduct market research and talent intelligence activities to stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and talent market dynamics.
- Organize, with your direct report, all onboarding activities for all internally and externally recruited executives
- Successful recruiting experience (10+ years) with at least 5 years in executive-level recruiting, in an international environment
- Experience in both executive search firm and decentralized corporate organization would be a plus
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Team player, able to influence, at ease with conceptual work.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools
- Professional certifications in assessment solutions would be a plus
- Excellent English
Additional Information
Work-life balance: trust-based working hours, 30 days' holiday, and up to 3 days home office per week.- Training: a comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally, as well as your own annual training budget.
- Well-being: health programs, free gym on our campus, regular employee events.
- Comfort: very good transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. Canteen with very reasonably priced meals as well as discounts in our stores and at many partner companies.
- Company pension plan: you will receive an allowance from us to provide for your pension.
