Head of Talent Acquisition, Business & Tech

About Us

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace, providing travellers with seamless access to ground transportation online—from search through to ticket purchase.

We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators across more than 70 countries with the world’s largest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel by building the world’s largest global network of transport providers and retailers. As one of the fastest-growing travel technology startups, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, we are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80 million Series C funding, we are ready to accelerate our next stage of growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Talent Acquisition to lead our Talent Acquisition function and support our product-led organisation by attracting and hiring exceptional talent across the business.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring deep recruitment expertise, excellent judgement, and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. You will thrive in a high-growth environment while driving meaningful business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team across Tech, Data, Finance, People, and Commercial functions.
• Act as a trusted senior talent advisor to leaders across the organisation.
• Proactively anticipate talent needs and market challenges.
• Design innovative sourcing strategies to attract hard-to-reach talent.
• Maintain and elevate hiring standards for critical positions.
• Influence and continuously improve hiring processes, standards, and best practices.
• Strengthen recruitment operations and optimise hiring processes.
• Scale the Talent Acquisition function to support continued company growth.

Workplace

Location: Berlin, Germany
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

This role is ideally based in Germany, with a preference for candidates who can work from our headquarters in Berlin.

Who You Are

• Experienced in developing and delivering high-impact talent acquisition strategies.
• Exceptional sourcing, candidate assessment, and hiring calibration skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence partnering with senior business leaders.
• Able to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Possess a systems mindset, continuously improving recruitment processes rather than focusing solely on individual output.
• Adaptable and able to pivot quickly to achieve the best outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success building talent pipelines for both active and passive candidates, from engagement through to offer acceptance.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced startup environment with a global and diverse workforce.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure and evaluate hiring performance through data.
• Confident using recruitment technology and maintaining accurate Applicant Tracking System (ATS) data.

What We Offer

• Make a global impact by helping millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide.
• Own your work from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions.
• Build with the best tools as we continuously invest in modern technology and efficient solutions.
• Work alongside industry leaders, including Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
• Grow with exceptional colleagues in an international, collaborative, and supportive environment.
• Enjoy flexible working with hybrid and remote-friendly options, relocation opportunities, and excellent career development.

Hiring Process

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected].

If you’re excited about working in an advanced technology environment and making an impact on millions of travellers worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Department: People
• Seniority: Manager
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid