Group Talent Acquisition Programs Specialist (f/m/d)

About the role

What You Can Expect : We are looking for a Group Talent Acquisition Programs Specialist to drive the design, execution, and continuous evolution of key recruitment programs across the organization. This role plays a critical part in advancing Rhenus's global talent strategy by building scalable, insight driven solutions that enhance hiring effectiveness and talent flow. Own and continuously enhance global recruitment programs, including employee referrals, internal mobility, recruiter enablement and selected innovation initiatives. Drive the adoption, optimization and continuous improvement of Workday Recruiting module, ensuring alignment with recruitment processes, program needs and stakeholder requirements. Partner with Talent Acquisition leaders and recruiters across business units to translate hiring needs into structured, scalable recruitment solutions. Analyze hiring metrics and workflows to identify bottlenecks and design scalable frameworks that drive efficiency and resolve process gaps. Define, monitor and optimize KPIs for all assigned programs, leveraging data to drive performance improvements and inform decision-making. Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders, strengthening hiring outcomes and program effectiveness. Contribute to innovation and transformation initiatives, including process optimization and the adoption of technology and AI within Talent Acquisition. Develop and deliver enablement materials, tools and guidance to upskill recruiters and promote consistent ways of working. What You Bring: 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Programs, HR Systems (Workday Recruiting), or Talent/People Strategy roles. Hands-on experience with Workday Recruiting, including process optimization, reporting, or system-related initiatives is good to have for this role. Proven experience designing and managing multiple recruitment programs simultaneously, including employee referrals, internal talent mobility and recruiter development initiatives. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights, actions and measurable improvements. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create structured, insight-driven analyses and presentations. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across global, matrixed environments. Demonstrated ability to drive change, standardization and continuous improvement initiatives. Clear and confident communication skills, able to simplify complex concepts into practical guidance. Fluency in English and German languages is mandatory. Comfortable working in a hybrid environment.