Principal Talent Partner, Product+
Germany · Finland
Full-time
About Wolt
At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.
Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.
Overview
The Principal Talent Partner is acting as the glue between the TA strategic vision and the practical execution. The Principal is an architect of talent acquisition operational excellence, mentor, coach, and the driving force behind continuous improvement, innovation in TA initiatives and recruitment processes & strategies. Also, a force multiplier by enhancing the skills and capabilities of the entire team. While TA Leads provide direction, set goals, and monitor performance (to mention a few), the Principal TAP brings in-depth subject matter expertise, project management skills and innovative problem-solving to the table. Principal TAP works autonomously, influencing executive decisions through “on-the-ground” expertise and by collaborating effectively with various departments and stakeholders.
This role balances strategic impact with hands-on execution. While the focus is largely on driving hiring excellence through programs, projects, and stakeholder enablement, you will step in to deliver hires directly when it is the most impactful - whether to unblock a critical hiring need, pilot a new approach, or support a high-priority initiative.
Responsibilities
- Subject Matter Expert in all things hiring for the Product+ organization; Engineering, Analytics, Product Mgmt, Design and Security.
- Acts as a “fire fighter” to apply their advanced proficiency to solve complex hiring problems.
- Transforms sub-optimal performing hiring teams/departments into consistent hiring delivery with sustainable solutions that set the hiring team up for success through scalable solutions, their own hands-on work and/or mentorship of other talent partners and stakeholders.
- Identifies and predicts upcoming hiring challenges and priorities, looking around corners informed by data and organizational understanding.
- Diagnoses and defines new projects or business needs, areas of strategic opportunity, skill & knowledge gaps and scopes solutions together with the leadership team.
- Identifies, leads and implements projects and process changes designed to improve hiring quality and results.
- Assigned informal leadership responsibilities by managing contractors and acts as a de facto interim during TA leaders absence.
- ”Right hand” to TA leadership in gaining insights from the ground (IC informant), developing ways of working, gaining buy-in and change management.
- Networks with key contacts inside AND outside their own area of expertise and helps the leadership team to liaise with supporting teams.
- Provides within-department training and supports new work practices and methods.
- Trusted go-to-person by the team for issue resolution, advice and knowledge sharing.
- Actively looks for ways to empower the wider team by process optimization; knowledge sharing; mentorship.
- Co-leads or supports the leadership team with monthly reporting to C-level stakeholders.
- Leads, initiates and/or participates in global TA initiatives.
Examples of potential projects to drive in 2025
- Exploring, driving and implementing an “interviewer graduation” and skill development program for interviewers.
- Involved in process and practice set-up for new low cost tech hub when/if one is launched. Building expertise in how to operate in a new unknown talent market; proactively identify adaptations to our processes and practices necessary. Produce documentation and training for the team to succeed in the new market.
- Revamp of Engineering Manager hiring, looking to optimize for time-to-fill improvements and hiring quality.
- Help the leadership team identify and implement hiring efficiency improvements in line with big volume delivery in 2025.
- Other projects as defined by OKR’s.
Skills & Experience Required
- More than 8 years of experience in multi-disciplinary hiring, ideally across all product development functions (engineering, product mgmt, design, analytics, security)
- Comprehensive skills in utilizing and leading with data to drive meaningful conversations, process improvements and performance improvements
- Capabilities and track record of effectively mentoring peers
- Identifies and drives initiatives to a high level of quality with minimal guidance, strong project management and collaborative skills
- Strong experience with influencing stakeholders and providing accurate and correct inflow of information to advice decision makers
- Sets the standard for knowledge sharing and enables the team to be better than the sum of it parts, with zero ego
- Works very autonomously, with very little direction
- Solid track record of “quality first” hiring, driving excellence not just in their own work, but enabling others to succeed
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.