Group Talent Acquisition Specialist
Verisure’s strategic context and growth journey
Verisure is the leading European provider of professionally monitored security systems with 24/7 response services. We protect more than 5 million families and small businesses across 17 countries in Europe and Latin America. Under our Arlo brand, we are also a leading provider of cameras and video-surveillance services in Europe. Our mission is to provide our customers peace of mind by protecting what matters most to them.
With over 35 years of insight, experience, and innovation, Verisure is known for category-creating marketing, sales excellence, innovative products and services, and customer-centricity. The trajectory over the past 35 years has been one of uninterrupted, double-digit annual growth. Verisure now proudly protects more than 5 million customers, and is on track to become the world’s #1 Home Security provider.
The company’s success in the marketplace is based on high customer satisfaction, continuous technological and service innovation, its people and DNA and a best-in-class go-to-market approach. Thanks to a strong focus on high quality, our customers are amongst the most satisfied and loyal in our industry. We have some of the strongest growth and retention rates globally in consumer-facing services which demonstrates our exceptional service levels and strong value proposition to our customers.
Verisure is currently a privately held company, backed by strategic investors Hellman & Friedman, GIC and Alba Capital.
Group Talent Acquisition at Verisure
Join our dynamic and diverse Group Talent Acquisition Team, a vibrant collective of over 16 talented individuals, strategically based in Madrid, Malmo, Geneva and Lisbon.
The Group Talent Acquistion team operates with a strategic mindset, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and thrives on agility, flexibility, and a friendly atmosphere. We are energetic, collaborative, and result-driven, fostering a lively work environment. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity, offering career growth and significant impact.
Supporting managers across all group functions in various geographies, we play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top talents to fuel our company’s growth. Our team has consistently delivered high performance, earning trust and credibility across managers of various functions and seniorities, becoming true go-to partners for the successful growth of their teams and capabilities.
Responsibilities of the Group Talent Acquisition Specialist
In the midst of rapid business growth and expansion, we are seeking a passionate Group Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our very talented and dynamic Group Talent Acquisiton Team! This pivotal role will focus on supporting talent acquisition for senior and executive positions. You will support the development of processes to optimize our global talent acquisition services and lead key recruitment processes end-to-end across various functions.
People are the pillars of our growth – in a rapidly expanding organization always on the lookout for great talent, this role will directly contrinute to our ongoing growth and success. You will have the opportunity to impact on recruitment momentum and quality
The role goes beyond transactional recruitment - it will touch upon various aspects of recruitment, HR and the overall business, and will further develop the successful candidate across various areas of expertise! The role will collaborate with the entire Group HR function, interact directly with line managers and business stakeholder. The role will very closely with the Head of Executive Talent Acquisition, and the Head of Group Talent Acquisition.
It will also play a major role in the sustainable development of the company’s expertise in Talent Acquisition, by supporting the development and documentation of best practices and trainings and the review of talent acquisition tools.
This is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company and dynamic and supportive team, and the chance to develop an expertise and best practices in executive talent acquisition!
Responsibilities:
- For our top leadership and executive recruitment processes across Group and Countries Management Teams, the role will initially shadow, and be coached by, the Head of Executive Talent Acquisition and provide support throughout all stages of the recruitment process, including:
- Preparation for search briefs and kick-off meetings
- Agency selection
- Sourcing and initial mapping of relevant companies
- Profile identification and candidate notes/summaries
- Coordinating and attending candidate meetings and interviews
- Assisting with assessments, referencing, and other operational support activities.
The ultimate goal is having the candidate independently lead executive processes end-to-end - the coaching period will depend on the candidate's experience and ability to develop relationships with our top leadership cross functions and countries.
- Participating in the design and implementation of process improvements and best practices.
- Leading non-executive recruitment processes end-to-end across countries and functions.
- Develop and expand your network and trusted relationships across various functions and geographies.
- Gain deep knowledge of what constitutes great talent and skills across teams, functions, and diverse capabilities.
- Continuously learn and adapt to understand the expertise and competencies required for different roles within the organization.
Other relevant information
- The role is based in Madrid
- Hybrid work model 🏢 💻 - Work from home and at our great Madrid offices in Pozuelo de Alarcón (El Barrial- Centro Comercial).
- Lunch included at our canteen 🍽️ - You won’t need to pay for your daily meal when you are at the office! :)
- International stakeholder projects (both HR & Tech oriented).
- Dynamic and vibrant environment 💥 - Our office is an open-plan space in which you will be able to interact with the best professional from different teams at all levels.
- International stakeholder projects 🌍
- Periodic team buildings! 💪 - Because it’s important to have fun!
- Learning and training programs 💻
Candidate profile
Experiences and Qualifications
- Circa 5 year’s experience and excellent trackrecord in recruitment across functions and geographies, including executive/senior headhunting and recruitment (could be in-house and/or agency).
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Ability to comprehend and evaluate business concepts such as corporate lifecycle stages, market strategies, and competitive landscapes. Financial acumen to understand related concepts.
- Senior stakeholder management experience and ability to project maturity and credibility
- Strong customer services mindset, attention to details.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
- Proven ability to handle pressure and complex situations with demanding stakeholders
- Experience of LinkedIn Recruiter for sourcing candidates.
- Experience in multinational environments having worked on projects remotely with international stakehodlers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Spanish language is a very strong advantage as the role will be based in Madrid (other locations could be envisaged, primarily for internal candidates).
Competencies
- Problem Solving and Analytics – strong at structuring complex problems through quantitatively sound analysis, demonstrating exceptional business and commercial judgment. Ability to synthesize information into actionable conclusions enabling efficient decision making.
- Agility and Flexibility - thrives in dynamic environments, adapting swiftly to new information and changing circumstances, and with a solid ability to navigate and operate successfully amidst complexity.
- Effectiveness and Impact - self-motivated, proactive in self-development and demonstrates a hands-on approach to deliver by rolling up their sleeves and deep dive into the details
- Entrepreneurial - forward thinker who can challenges the status quo while maintaining a strong customer focus. Willing to take a "hands on" approach, while keeping the strategic objectives in mind.
- Communication - active listener, with high emotional intelligence and decision-making ability with discernment, who communicates clearly and effectively, projecting credibility, capable of influencing stakeholders across various levels. Also good at ammnaging confidentiality.
Strong fit with our Company DNA
Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people bring a contagious energy and a sense of urgency that is unmistakable. We create a vision and inspire others around that vision with full engagement and focus. We are all-in, and we love what we do.
Committed to Making a Difference: We are courageous, we deliver what we promise through hard work and resilience. We make a difference, through operating with discipline and doing what is needed. We are hands-on, and we aren’t afraid to get into the detail. We deliver results and we execute with excellence.
Always Innovating: Our people make the impossible possible; it’s a continuous state of mind. We are purpose-driven, curious and we challenge the status quo. We believe good ideas travel, we share and reapply. We take smart risks, and we are not afraid to fail. We believe innovation can be big or small.
Winning as a Team: We are determined to become number 1, and to do that we need to listen to one another, collaborate and work together. We play our part, fueled by a winning attitude and a fighting spirit. We celebrate our successes. We play to our strengths and our diversity to deliver even better outcomes, while developing and supporting one another. We believe that together we go further, and that nothing is impossible.
With Trust & Responsibility: Our people take responsibility for the people we protect. We are accountable and reliable. We role model operating with integrity. We trust and empower one another to do the right thing, always. We deliver on our promise through world-class expertise and meticulous know-how. And, we do this with humility while being honoured to play such an important role in society.
Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure
At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.
