Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?
We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 35 countries with more than 25 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day.
At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!
As a Recruiting Manager at Emma, you will play a critical role in scaling our global teams by identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent. As an individual contributor, you will own the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned business areas and act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and leaders. You will combine strong execution with data-driven decision-making to deliver an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience while helping Emma attract top talent in highly competitive markets.
What You'll Do
End-to-End Recruitment
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding handover.
Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and candidate profiles.
Drive recruitment processes across multiple functions and geographies, ensuring a high-quality and efficient hiring experience.
Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, assessing both technical and behavioral competencies.
Coordinate interview processes and provide hiring recommendations based on structured evaluation methods.
Manage offer preparation and negotiations in partnership with People Operations and business leaders.
Talent Sourcing & Market Mapping
Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent.
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, talent communities, networking events, and other sourcing channels.
Conduct market research and talent mapping to support workforce planning and strategic hiring initiatives.
Business Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership teams on recruitment best practices, talent availability, and market trends.
Provide guidance on role calibration, interview design, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions.
Challenge hiring assumptions when appropriate and recommend alternative approaches to attract the best talent.
Recruitment Excellence
Ensure a positive and consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain accurate recruitment data and documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance hiring effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability.
Employer Branding
Support initiatives that strengthen Emma's employer brand and employee value proposition.
Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring candidates have a compelling and authentic experience with Emma.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on recruitment marketing and talent attraction campaigns.
Who We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced, international, or high-growth environment.
Proven track record of hiring for diverse functions and seniority levels.
Strong sourcing capabilities and experience engaging passive candidates.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational priorities and talent needs.
Data-driven mindset with experience using recruitment metrics to guide decision-making.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
Experience with ATS platforms and recruitment technologies.