Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition in Eschborn

Job-ID: 26104500Category: Human ResourcesLocation: Eschborn, Hessen, GermanySchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-19Bonus Eligible?: YStock Package?: NJOB SUMMARYThe Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition – Premium & Select Brands is accountable for the delivery of management recruitment across Marriott's Premium & Select portfolio within an assigned geographical region or market segment across EMEA, covering red, blue and purple banded positions.

Aligned to Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs), Area Directors of Human Resources (ADHRs) and segment leadership teams, this role serves as the primary Talent Acquisition partner for Premium & Select hotels, ensuring recruitment strategies support business performance, talent succession and future growth plans.

The role owns Executive Committee (purple banded) recruitment across the Premium & Select portfolio while leading a team of Talent Acquisition Managers responsible for red and blue banded management hiring. In addition to live vacancy recruitment, the Senior Manager is responsible for building proactive talent pipelines, supporting internal mobility and driving talent attraction strategies across the segment.

Operating within a regional recruitment pod, the role collaborates closely with: Talent Acquisition Managers supporting management hiringEarly Careers & Events partnerSouth Africa TA Hub supporting hourly hiringTalent Management teamsArea Directors of Human ResourcesRegional Operations leadersThe Senior Manager acts as the strategic link between the business and Talent Acquisition, ensuring recruitment priorities align with operational goals, workforce plans and talent succession strategies.

At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistanceScopeRecruitment Strategy & Business PartnershipPartner with RVPs, ADHRs and hotel leadership teams to develop and execute recruitment strategies across the Premium & Select portfolioLead intake discussions for Executive Committee and management positions, aligning recruitment strategies with business prioritiesOwn recruitment delivery for Executive Committee (purple banded) positionsProvide guidance and consultation to stakeholders on hiring decisions, talent availability and market conditionsSupport workforce planning discussions and future talent requirements across the portfolioAct as escalation point for complex recruitment matters and critical business hiresTeam Leadership & Performance ManagementLead, coach and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Managers supporting red and blue banded management hiringEstablish service standards and drive performance against recruitment SLAs and KPIsMonitor team workload, hiring demand and recruitment performance across assigned marketsSupport capability development through coaching, training and sharing best practicesFoster a collaborative and high-performing recruitment cultureEnsure consistent recruitment delivery and stakeholder experience across the segmentTalent Pipelining & Internal MobilityBuild proactive talent pipelines across key hotel disciplines including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Revenue ManagementPartner closely with Talent Management teams to identify high-potential internal talent and succession candidatesPromote internal mobility opportunities across the Premium & Select portfolioSupport succession planning discussions through talent market insights and candidate recommendationsDevelop strategies to improve internal movement and retention of top talentEnsure balanced consideration of internal and external talent pipelinesTalent Attraction & Employer BrandDevelop and execute attraction strategies supporting management recruitment across the portfolioPartner with Employer Brand and Marketing teams to support talent attraction campaignsUtilize social media, networking and sourcing strategies to strengthen candidate pipelinesSupport recruiting events, career fairs and talent engagement activitiesPromote Marriott's employer value proposition across all management career levelsEnhance awareness of career opportunities within the Premium & Select segmentTalent Intelligence & Market InsightsProvide talent market intelligence and hiring insights to business leadersMonitor competitor activity and market trends within hospitality and service-led industriesUtilize recruitment analytics to support workforce planning and decision-makingProduce regular reporting on recruitment performance, pipeline health and hiring activityMaintain strong data integrity across Talent Acquisition systems and reporting toolsCandidate ProfileRequired Experience5-7 years in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition within the EMEA region (hospitality industry preferred)Extensive Talent Acquisition experience within hospitality, hotels or service-led industriesProven experience recruiting Executive Committee and management-level positionsExperience leading recruiters or managing recruitment teamsExperience operating across multiple countries or marketsExperience building proactive talent pipelines and sourcing strategiesExperience partnering with senior operational and Human Resources stakeholdersExperience working within recruitment operations, shared-service or hub modelsSuccess MeasuresReduction in overall Time to Fill across red, blue and purple banded rolesIncreased candidate satisfaction and hiring manager satisfaction throughout the recruitment lifecycleConsistent achievement or outperformance of SLA targets including:
Time to SlateTime to InterviewOffer Acceptance rateStrong quality of hire outcomes measured through hiring manager feedback and early retention indicatorsSkills and BehavioursStrong stakeholder management and influencing capabilityLeadership and people development skillsProject management and operational planning capabilityAbility to build credibility with senior business leadersStrong sourcing, talent pipelining and relationship-building skillsEnterprise mindset and commitment to driving business outcomesExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsDigitally fluent, with strong capability in using digital platforms and social media to support engagement and outreachStrong commercial awareness and business acumenHigh proficiency in English is required. Additional language knowledge or proficiency is desirable.

Note: This is an EMEA regional role, and regular travel across the region will be required. In addition, when not travelling, the expectation is to be based at the Local office three days a week or as neededWHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL?Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026 by Great Place to Work. This is a reflection of our people-first culture, commitment to wellbeing, and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors, reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.

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