Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (m/f/d)

Are you an experienced Talent Acquisition professional who enjoys both hands-on recruiting and shaping the way recruitment works?

Join ESMC and play a key role in building the teams behind one of Europe’s most exciting semiconductor manufacturing projects.

In this position, you will combine full-cycle recruiting (60%) with operational excellence and strategic Talent Acquisition projects (40%). You will partner closely with Hiring Managers, drive recruitment activities from sourcing to offer acceptance, and contribute to building scalable, efficient, and candidate-focused recruiting processes in a dynamic, international environment. Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (60%)

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for specialist and management positions, from intake meetings and sourcing to interviews, selection, and offer acceptance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers, providing guidance on recruitment strategies, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.
• Identify, engage, and attract qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, professional networks, and targeted talent acquisition activities.
• Conduct structured interviews and candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, competencies, and organizational fit.
• Build and maintain sustainable talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Support recruitment events and hiring initiatives, ensuring efficient coordination, timely decisions, and a positive candidate experience.
• Partner with HR stakeholders on offer negotiations and ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding.

TA Operations & Strategic Projects (40%)

• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize recruitment processes, workflows, and candidate experience.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing ATS workflows, recruitment tools, and sourcing practices.
• Analyze recruitment KPIs and labor market trends to identify challenges, recommend improvements, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen sourcing strategies, talent pipelines, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional HR and Talent Acquisition projects, such as recruitment process improvements, employee referral initiatives, and Hiring Manager training.
• Support the development of scalable Talent Acquisition structures and best practices in a growing international organization.

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or a comparable professional qualification.
• Several years of experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally including full-cycle recruiting in a complex or international business environment.
• Strong expertise in proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and talent pipeline development, particularly for specialist and hard-to-fill positions.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and digital recruitment tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge Hiring Managers constructively.
• An analytical mindset and experience using recruitment data and market insights to improve hiring strategies and processes.
• A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style, combined with a genuine interest in building and improving processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Fluent English skills; German or Mandarin language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to our parent company in Taiwan for approximately four weeks and flexibility to collaborate across international time zones.

• Security & Perspective: A permanent employment contract and career advancement opportunities in one of Europe's leading semiconductors fabs.
• Company Pension Plan & Financial Benefits: We support your financial well-being with our robust company pension plan. As an ESMC employee, you also benefit directly from TSMC’s performance through an exclusive Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Relocation Support for Dresden: Moving for us? We’ll provide you with all the support you will need for your relocation and your start in Dresden.
• Training & Development: Depending on your position, you will gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved in operating complex semiconductor equipment through unique hands-on training at the TSMC Newcomer Training Center, while continuously expanding your knowledge.
• Health & Well-Being: An annual budget for your health and well-being (e.g., for sports classes, massages, or relaxation) helps you stay fit.
• Meals & Transportation: Enjoy a daily meal allowance as well as a subsidized public transportation (e.g., for the Deutschlandticket) in Germany.

Shape Talent Acquisition: Take an active role in building and optimizing recruiting processes in a dynamic, international semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Combine Recruiting & Projects: Enjoy a unique mix of hands-on recruiting and strategic initiatives, with the opportunity to make a real impact.

Gain International Experience: Benefit from a four-week business trip to our parent company, TSMC, in Taiwan. Gain first-hand insights into its operations, exchange best practices, and build valuable connections with international colleagues.

Make an Impact: Contribute to building the teams and structures behind one of Europe’s most exciting semiconductor manufacturing projects.