Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

About this role

ABOUT US

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our EMEA team in Belgrade. This isn’t just about filling seats; it is about owning the end-to-end recruitment architecture for our Engineering and Technology teams. You will independently manage relationships with key technical stakeholders, drive data-centric decisions, and put candidate experience at the heart of everything you do.

In our team, you will have the opportunity to be creative, to try, to fail, to learn, and to succeed. You will act not just as a recruiter, but as a strategic advisor to business leaders, impacting initiatives such as diversity attraction, market mapping for new positions and building foundational teams for our Belgrade location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Collaborate with hiring managers as a strong partner to define hiring needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies for software engineering and other business critical roles.

- Source, screen, and evaluate candidates specializing in a variety of software and hardware engineering disciplines.

- Build and maintain robust talent pipelines through outbound sourcing, networking, and engagement with diverse candidate pools.

- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams, while adhering to all requirements of the hiring process, including all policies and SOPs.

- Conduct technical screenings to evaluate candidates' expertise in software, mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

- Partner with the People Team and hiring managers to ensure alignment with Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’s culture and values.

- Build and maintain accurate data reporting and utilize data-driven insights to refine recruitment strategies and optimize hiring processes.

- Represent Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies at industry events, career fairs, and identify networking opportunities to build the company’s employer brand.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 6+ years of deep experience in technical recruiting, with a focus on software, mechanical and/or electrical engineering roles.

- Proven ability to source and engage top-tier engineering talent through various channels.

- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

- Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-growth environment independently

- Functional leadership and mentoring support for other TA team members.

- Passion for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’s mission and commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams.

- Willing to work in a hybrid work setup (3 days/week in our Belgrade office).

TOTAL REWARDS

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

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