Head of Talent Acquisition Headquarters

Liechtenstein, SchaanReference No: 10225

What's the role?

You drive the Talent Acquisition for Hilti HQ in an international environment to the next level. Core task is to develop and implement a sound and modern TA Strategy to meet the needs of our growing businesses. You achieve this together with a young team of committed and highly engaged team members and in close cooperation with the respective business stakeholders.

Who is Hilti?

If you’re new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service.

With some 28,000 people in more than 120 countries, which we’re looking to expand, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.

What does the role involve?

The Head of TA leads the HQs Talent Acquisition Team to deliver a best practice Talent Acquisition model for all resourcing topics at Hilti HQ. To develop and implement a sound TA strategy you work in partnership with business stakeholders and other HQ HR teams. Out of this strategic imperative you identify and lead the required initiatives. Your activities help build an ‘Employer of Choice’ brand. You are responsible for delivering and maintaining recruiting best practice and standards with ongoing further improvements. It is imminent that you keep abreast of trends, developments and industry activities and that you know the competitive landscape and provide relevant information to ensure Hilti remains competitive in the talent landscape. You participate actively in a global community to deliver talent acquisition projects and ensure best practices experience exchanges.

At Hilti people are at the core of our strategy – 93 % of our people are proud to work for Hilti and we constantly are in the top 3 great places to work for in Switzerland/Liechtenstein

What do we offer?

Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.

We have a very thorough people review process, unlike any we know of in any other business. We screen everyone in the company in a yearly career performance matching process. It means we can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit and further our teams personally and professionally.

Additionally, we offer you a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, these may include day care for your kids or a free in-house gym.

Why should you apply?

If driving Hilti Talent acquisition landscape to the next level, becoming part of a great company with a unique corporate culture is your passion and if you thrive to have global impact, than we want to talk to you.

What you need is:

• Strong educational and work experience in a Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or Human resources environment, preferably within a technical driven industry


• Proven conceptual skills to develop a sound and modern TA strategy combined with a strong ability to understand key business priorities


• Leadership experience of a broad and diverse team or projects, international experience a benefit


• Proven ability to influence multiple internal and external business partners and establish a mutual sense of trust and cooperation in a fast paced and diverse environment


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; English mandatory, German a clear benefit

“There’s a real family spirit and you can literally knock on any director’s door at any time. Also your line manager will work very hard to help you develop your skills, both professionally and personally.”

- Amer, Key Projects Manager