Head of Talent

Job title: Head of Talent
Location: Utrecht or Amsterdam area
Salary: €70,000 - €80,000 gross per annum + Uncapped commission

I am seeking an experienced and driven Head of Talent to lead recruitment and talent strategy within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This is a standalone role with responsibility for overseeing talent operations across multiple international markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in building strong hiring strategies, creating industry networks, and ensuring recruitment processes run effectively across all locations.

The role requires someone proactive, commercially aware, and highly organised — a true self-starter who can maintain a helicopter view across the business, identify challenges quickly, and take initiative to resolve them.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage talent acquisition activities across multiple marketsBuild strong pipelines for operational and senior-level hospitality talentMaintain oversight across various locations and ensure recruitment performance remains on trackPartner with senior stakeholders and operational leadersIdentify hiring challenges proactively and implement effective solutionsAttend networking events and build strong industry relationshipsSupport the future growth and development of the talent function

About You

Proven experience in a senior talent acquisition or Head of Talent role within hospitality, catering, events, or other fast-paced operational environmentsStrong understanding of international hospitality marketsWell-connected within the industry, with an existing professional network at senior levelConfident, resilient, and able to hold your own with senior stakeholdersA proactive “go-getter” who takes ownership and works with initiativeCalm under pressure with strong prioritisation and organisational skillsComfortable working autonomously in a standalone role while helping shape future team growthBased in Amsterdam or UtrechtFluent in Dutch, German, and English. French is a plus.Willingness to travel and attend industry networking events

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to build and shape a talent function from the ground upHigh level of autonomy and ownershipDynamic and fast-moving international environmentFlexible remote working structure

Job title: Head of Talent
Location: Utrecht or Amsterdam area
Salary: €70,000 - €80,000 gross per annum + Uncapped commission

If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com

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