Head of Talent Acquisition (temporary contract - CDD)

About

PlayPlay is the video creation platform that enables marketing and communication teams to turn any message into a memorable video.

Since 2017, PlayPlay has been growing exponentially:

  • 2500+ large and mid-sized companies across the globe (including two-thirds of the CAC40)
  • 230+ employees in Paris, New York and Berlin;
  • 65 M$ raised (series A and B);
  • Member of the French Tech 120 and recently ranked #26 in the Top100 rising B2B Scale-up in Europe by Sifted!

PlayPlay is the company for you if you want to:

  • Join a hyper-growth scale-up that allows you to invest in multiple projects and benefit from rapid evolution opportunities 🌱
    • Work on a product loved by our customers (68+ NPS) and in constant improvement 🚀
    • Learn from great colleagues in a positive work environment that thrives on ambition, drive, humility, transparency, and teamwork (our 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor is proof of that!) 🤗
    • Enjoy activities organized by the Happiness team (Music Quizzes, concerts, seminars, etc.) 🎉
    • Work in a hybrid model remote/office and have additional four weeks of full-remote per year (overseas is allowed in any country with a time difference of 3 hours or less) 🖥️

We are backed by investors such as Insight Partners (HubSpot, Twitter), Balderton (Revolut, Aircall) and Point9 (Loom, Zendesk) who are helping us become the global leader in video creation. And to achieve this, we are looking for the best talent in the market!

Read more about "The 100 good reasons to join PlayPlay":

Job Description

This position is a full time temporary contract to cover the maternity leave of our current Head of Talent Acquisition.

PlayPlay is growing fast, and we are looking for an experience Talent Acquisition Leader to cover a global scope, lead the Talent Acquisition team and participate to recruitments.

This position is based in Paris.

Reporting directly to our Chief People Officer, you will integrate with a team of 5 talent Acquisition Specialists, and become an integral part of our broader "People team", which consists of 11 individuals.

YOUR MISSIONS 💪

Lead the Talent acquisition team & scope

  • Lead a team comprising 5 Talent Acquisition Specialists (3 on permanent contracts, 1 intern, 1 apprentice).
  • Oversee external recruiting partners and engage freelancers as necessary.
  • Implement managerial routines such as weekly 1:1 meetings, quarterly performance reviews, and team meeting schedules.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers across international locations including Paris, New York, and Berlin.
  • Serve as the primary contact for all recruitment requirements, ensuring the implementation of effective strategies to fulfill staffing needs for all positions.
  • Establish trusted partnerships with all departments and foster strong relationships with our managers.
  • Take the lead on employer branding initiatives and enhance PlayPlay's appeal as an employer.
  • Recruitments

  • Take full ownership of your own scope of recruitments for our 3 countries.
  • Build your own strategy to grow solid pipelines of great talents.
  • Own the full candidate lifecycle: define needs (scorecard), source, assess & close candidates, organize interview process.
  • YOU’RE THE PERFECT MATCH IF... 🎯

  • You have at least 5 years experience as a recruiter in fast-paced environment (in-house or agency), including an experience managing or leading a team.
  • You are very organized, data-driven with an eye for quality.
  • You have outstanding writing and verbal communication skills in both French & English.
  • You are a hunter, able to build and grow an outbound acquisition pipeline of passive talents.
  • You are looking for a temporary contract.
  • Desire start date: asap, for a minimum of 6 months.
  • Additional Information

    • Contract Type: Other
    • Location: Paris
    • Experience: > 5 years
    • Possible partial remote