Head of Talent

Job summary
Permanent contract
Paris
Occasional remote
Salary: Not specified
Experience: > 7 years
Education: Master's Degree
Skills & expertise
Employer branding design
Motivational skills
Communication skills
Career management
Performance management
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Rail Europe
Rail Europe

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The position

Job description

💡 Why Join Us?

  • Shape the future of talent at Rail Europe: define how we attract, develop and retain the people powering our mission.

  • Work closely with our Chief People Officer on key People initiatives, gaining direct exposure to leadership and actively contributing to strategic decision-making.

  • Own the recruitment journey in a fast-moving, international environment, from hiring top talent to creating a world-class candidate experience.

  • Build a strong culture of performance and development, where feedback, learning and career opportunities help everyone thrive.

  • Strengthen our values and spirit, ensuring every people initiative reflects who we are and what we stand for.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

In close partnership with the Chief People Officer, you will play a key role in shaping how Rail Europe attracts, develops, and inspires talent, driving both recruitment excellence and long-term growth.

Talent Acquisition

  • Own the full recruitment lifecycle, from needs definition to onboarding.

  • Partner with hiring managers to design role profiles aligned with business needs.

  • Develop innovative sourcing strategies and ensure a great candidate experience.

  • Track and analyze KPIs to continuously improve hiring practices.

Performance & Talent Management

  • Co-lead the annual performance review cycle and promote a feedback-driven culture.

  • Run talent reviews, succession planning, and support individual development plans.

  • Design career paths and mobility frameworks to enable long-term growth.

  • Support managers and employees in adopting performance processes.

Brand & Communications

  • Strengthen employer branding through referrals, social platforms and employee advocacy.

  • Partner with the Chief People Officer and Head of Communications to align priorities and ensure clear, engaging People communication (internal & external).

  • Build simple tools and rituals that connect our diverse, remote-first team and foster culture.


Preferred experience

🔍 What You Bring

  • 7+ years in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management or HR Business Partnering in international environments.

  • Strong recruitment expertise: you know how to attract, assess and hire the best profiles across functions and geographies.

  • Proven experience in performance & talent management programs (reviews, succession, development).

  • Change leadership skills: you guide managers and employees through transformation with clarity and empathy.

  • Data-driven mindset: you track KPIs, analyze outcomes and use insights to improve.

  • Communication & influence: you act as a trusted partner for hiring managers, HR peers and leadership teams.

  • Languages: Fluent English (C1/C2).


Recruitment process

  • Qualification call with Adréa (Talent Acquisition) 

  • Interview with Caroline (Chief People Officer) 

  • Interview with a Business stakeholder 

  • Interview with Björn (CEO)

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