Head of Talent Acquisition & Development

Clean-energy tech leads to a positive global transformation.
Heating homes contribute to 15% of Europe's CO2 emissions.
Switching to sustainable solutions offers households a way to achieve net-zero emissions.
Aira's mission is to advance the next generation of home energy solutions, creating intelligent, sustainable homes for a meaningful impact.
Starting with innovative heat pumps, it will evolve into a comprehensive, intelligent clean energy-tech system and include dynamic electrical tariffs, cutting-edge home solar systems, and advanced battery storage solutions.
Founded in 2022 with already 1200 employees and growing, Aira aims to drive the clean energy revolution.
We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and our factory in Poland brings these innovations to life, with operating markets in the UK, Italy, and Germany.
About the role The Head of Talent Acquisition & Development leads talent strategy for the next phase of growth for Aira.
In this role, you will focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to support Aira’s expansion.
You will therefore implement development programs, including mentorship, leadership training, and other initiatives that prepare the company for scaling, particularly in leadership and strategic roles.
Key responsibilities: TALENT ACQUISITION Talent Acquisition strategy: develop a comprehensive strategy to attract and onboard top-tier talent across all departments with a particular focus on sales and technical roles that directly impact Aira’s growth target; Team management: lead a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists across different HU Bs and offices and collaborate with local HRB Ps involved in final stages of recruitment; Candidate offer negotiation: in coordination with P&C, he/she is for offer negotiations with candidates as a subject matter expert and point of contact; Scalable Processes: Design and implement scalable talent acquisition and development processes that support lean, high-performing teams and align with Aira’s growth; Employer Branding: Collaborate with global and local marketing team to promote Aira’s culture and values, making the company an employer of choice for top talent in our industry; TA digitalization: together with the TA specialists lead the implementation and/or optimization of TA systems (ATS, Job boards management, Linked In Recruiter); Metrics & Reporting: Track key metrics related to talent acquisition, retention, and development, ensuring that insights are used to optimize processes and achieve growth targets.
Regularly report these to HR management team; TALENT DEVELOPMENT Employee Trainings program:   based on the budget (A)design and implement development programs, including mentorship, leadership training, and other initiatives that prepare the company for scaling, in particularly in leadership and strategic roles; (B) evaluates, selects, and manages training vendors and service providers for training programs; HRB Ps team coordination : roll-out of trainings and people development initiatives with the local HRB Ps Retention Strategy: Develop strategies to retain top talent , ensuring that Aira culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance remains strong as the team grows.
Succession Planning: Work closely with P&C Director to develop and manage succession plans for key roles, ensuring long-term sustainability and leadership continuity.
Cross- Functional Collaboration: Partner with local management team and HRB Ps to align hiring needs and trainings needs with broader business goals and ensure optimal resource allocation, with a focus on scaling revenue-generating teams.
Coordinate with other departments/divisions to create, develop and implement a professional career path system.
Your profile Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, or related HR leadership roles; Proven track record of managing talent acquisition for scaling organizations, especially in sales and technical areas (manufacturing, building materials, energy sector); Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing employee development programs such as mentorship and leadership training; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields; Hands-on experience managing diverse Talent Acquisition teams across multiple regions or HU Bs; Ability to develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition and development strategies aligned with business growth objectives; Adept at aligning hiring and development initiatives with global HR teams; Expertise in designing and executing scalable talent acquisition and development processes; Knowledge and experience in implementing and optimizing Talent Acquisition systems (ATS, job boards, Linked In Recruiter); Data-driven decision-making capability, with a focus on tracking, analyzing, and reporting talent metrics to improve processes and outcomes; Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage top-tier candidates and retain high-performing talent; Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across all organizational levels; Experience working with marketing teams to enhance employer branding and position the company as an employer of choice; Strong understanding of building and sustaining a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What is in it for you? Gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing scale-up, with a supportive and inclusive culture, and career advancement opportunities.
Collaborate with diverse teams across international markets and launch products globally.
Develop and grow personally and professionally in an entrepreneurial-minded environment.
Thrive in a dynamic, solution-oriented culture, tackling challenges and driving meaningful solutions that make a positive impact on the world.
Influence the company's success, with a visible impact on product development and market growth.
At Aira, We’re not just champions of next-generation energy, we’re champions in Diversity and Inclusion too.
We believe that a diverse workforce sparks innovation and creativity and enables us to better serve our customers and communities.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to join our team.
We will never accept any form of discrimination and believe that together, we can drive a new era for our people and planet.
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