Recruitment Team Lead (Remote, Switzerland)

About the role

We are seeking a Recruitment Team Lead to head a high‑performing talent acquisition function for a partner company based in Switzerland. This remote‑first leadership position combines hands‑on hiring with people management, ensuring critical technical roles are filled quickly, with quality and consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment delivery for multiple technical positions, guaranteeing timely and high‑quality placements.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of recruiters, setting clear objectives and fostering continuous improvement.
• Own the intake process with hiring managers, defining role requirements and guiding expectations.
• Monitor pipelines, analyze conversion metrics, identify bottlenecks, and adjust strategies to improve outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers through regular updates and proactive communication.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to allocate resources and maintain healthy candidate pipelines.
• Track and report key recruitment metrics such as time‑to‑fill, offer acceptance rates, and overall hiring performance.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, including at least 2 years in a leadership or senior recruiter role.
• Proven success recruiting senior software engineers or specialized technical professionals, preferably in consulting, professional services, or high‑growth tech environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment projects and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Strong experience conducting structured intake meetings and partnering with hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or leading recruiters while driving high performance.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills.

Required skills