Talent Acquisition Specialist

bike-components

Talent Acquisition Specialist building a professional recruitment function for bike-components. Responsible for end-to-end recruiting process, candidate sourcing, and employer branding initiatives.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeWürselen • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist you are the central point of contact for all recruiting matters and will build a professional recruiting function that we have not had before.
Your mission: find the right people, hire them quickly and use every euro wisely.
End-to-end responsibility for the entire recruiting process, from defining requirements to contract signing
Manage a deliberately restrictive, budget-focused hiring process with clear prioritization of open positions
Create target-group-oriented job postings and select appropriate recruiting channels
Conduct structured interviews and establish robust selection processes for well-founded hiring decisions
Manage external service providers such as recruitment agencies and job boards with a focus on efficiency and cost-awareness
Proactively identify and directly approach suitable candidates, especially for hard-to-fill roles in Tech, E‑Commerce and Logistics
Build and maintain a sustainable talent pool and manage long-term relationships with relevant candidates
Develop creative active-sourcing strategies via LinkedIn, specialist platforms and relevant networks
Professionalize and further develop recruiting processes in Personio and establish clear standards across the workflow
Ensure a compelling candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
Introduce and manage transparent recruiting reporting (e.g., Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Channel Effectiveness, pipeline transparency)
Co-create an authentic employer positioning together with the People team
Further develop the careers page and actively strengthen the employer brand in the Aachen region and within the e-commerce environment
Advise hiring managers on refining role profiles, conducting interviews and making decisions
Work closely with the Head of People and contribute recruiting perspectives to strategic HR decisions
Constructively challenge requirements to ensure realistic and market-aligned filling of open positions

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2–3 years of recruiting experience, ideally in-house at a mid-sized company or at an agency with a focus on E‑Commerce, Tech or Logistics
Proven success in active sourcing and direct outreach via LinkedIn and comparable platforms
Experience managing end-to-end recruiting processes — from clarifying requirements to contract negotiation
Confident use of ATS systems (ideally Personio) and data-driven recruiting reporting
Ability to advise hiring managers as a peer and to critically question role requirements
Structured, independent and pragmatic — you don’t need close supervision to deliver results
Experience building or professionalizing recruiting structures is a strong plus
Excellent German and English skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Perks for you – If you commute by bike, we offer modern changing rooms with personal lockers, showers and a complimentary towel service. That way you can start the day fresh even after early exercise.
Not in the mood to cycle? We support your mobility with a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
And if you prefer four wheels, you can conveniently park your car in the company parking lot.
Your bike – For optimal equipment you get access to exclusive employee discounts in our shop — not only for you but also for family & friends. Don’t have a bike yet? You can easily take advantage of our subsidized Jobrad (company bike) offer.
Additional discounts are available through bike-components corporate benefits.
Food & Drinks – In our canteen you’ll find a tasty breakfast and fruit daily, plus a hot meal with a vegetarian option, complemented by a fresh, varied salad bar. Coffee enthusiasts will find everything they desire at our coffee bar: cappuccino, espresso, latte macchiato or hot chocolate. Soft drinks can be purchased from the vending machine. Sparkling or still water and a wide selection of teas are provided free of charge.
Your Work‑Life Balance – Work and private life should fit well together. We offer flexible working hours in a flexitime model and opportunities for remote work whenever your tasks allow. With 30 days of vacation you also have time to unwind and recharge.
Your Future – We contribute to your company pension plan.
Team & Culture – Fun and team spirit shape our daily work life — at bike events, trade shows, races or when celebrating together at our annual summer party and Christmas party. Our modern open office also provides space for exchange, teamwork and short distances. Four‑legged colleagues are welcome in the office — dogs are part of the team at bike-components. And because we like to keep things informal, everyone is on a first-name basis.
Your Health – We actively promote your health directly in everyday work. In addition to our ergonomic workspace and product loan program, you can clear your head on our regular lunch runs with colleagues. And of course, as bike‑components, we offer group rides — everyone is invited to join our gravel and road community rides followed by pizza at the store in Aachen, either as a participant or as a bc‑Guide.
Your Personal Development – We want you to grow with us long-term, both professionally and personally. Through 1:1 coaching on topics like communication, stress management, and skill and self-management, targeted training and individual development opportunities, we support your development.

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruiting experienceactive sourcingend-to-end recruiting processescontract negotiationdata-driven recruiting reportingbuilding recruiting structures

Soft Skills

advising hiring managerscritical questioningstructuredindependentpragmatic