Team Lead/Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (m/f/d)

JOIN OUR TEAM:
At Westwing, we believe that every hire brings us closer to becoming the Superbrand in Design. As Team Lead/Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, you will be the guardian of our talent bar - ensuring we don’t just attract the best, but hire the right ones. You’ll lead a high-impact team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Westwing by identifying talents who deliver exceptional results and embody our culture. This is a role for a strategic doer: someone who thrives in fast-paced, low-budget environments, rolls up their sleeves, and brings creative ideas to life. Someone who challenges leaders, not just supports them. Someone who dares to push for better hiring decisions and builds a recruiting function that’s as aspirational as our brand. This position is based in Munich and limited to 1 year (maternity cover). However, we don't like to let go of great talent - if you make a lasting impact, we’ll do our best to ensure your journey with Westwing continues in another key People function.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Own and elevate our recruiting strategy with clear focus on quality, efficiency, and scalability

• Lead, coach, and inspire a global team of 7, while also getting hands-on in critical searches

• Act as a sparring partner for hiring managers and senior leaders; challenging, advising, and steering hiring decisions

• Continuously improve recruiting processes with a data- and impact-driven mindset, leveraging automation and AI where it makes us better

• Build strong, long-term pipelines for key roles and future growth areas
• Champion our employer brand and candidate experience, with limited budgets, but big ideas

YOU COME WITH:
• 6+ years in People & Culture in a high-performance environment (including 1+ year in a leadership role), with a proven track record in Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding 

• Proven ability to deliver results without large budgets, thinking in impact, applying a sharp eye for performance & cultural fit

• Expertise in senior stakeholder management and the courage to challenge decisions to ensure we hire the right talent

• A growth mindset and strong business acumen, translating strategy into talent needs by deeply understanding our industry and business model

• Passion for innovation, leveraging AI-driven automation and modern tools to constantly raise the bar for efficiency and candidate experience
• Fluency in English and German with strong written and verbal communication skills

WHY WESTWING:
If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it.
At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.

Here is what you can look forward to:
• A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
• An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
• A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
• Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas 
• 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
• A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect
• Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
• Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
• Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet
• Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl
• One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower
• Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer & Winter Parties to Oktoberfest

ABOUT US:
Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

Department:
People & Culture