Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (m/f/d)

Build Europe's semiconductor future with us!

Are you an experienced Talent Acquisition professional who enjoys both hands-on recruiting and shaping the way recruitment works?

Join ESMC and play a key role in building the teams behind one of Europe’s most exciting semiconductor manufacturing projects.

In this position, you will combine full-cycle recruiting (60%) with operational excellence and strategic Talent Acquisition projects (40%) . You will partner closely with Hiring Managers, drive recruitment activities from sourcing to offer acceptance, and contribute to building scalable, efficient, and candidate-focused recruiting processes in a dynamic, international environment.

Job Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (60%)

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for specialist and management positions, from intake meetings and sourcing to interviews, selection, and offer acceptance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers, providing guidance on recruitment strategies, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.
• Identify, engage, and attract qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, professional networks, and targeted talent acquisition activities.
• Conduct structured interviews and candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, competencies, and organizational fit.
• Build and maintain sustainable talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Support recruitment events and hiring initiatives, ensuring efficient coordination, timely decisions, and a positive candidate experience.
• Partner with HR stakeholders on offer negotiations and ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding.

TA Operations & Strategic Projects (40%)

• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize recruitment processes, workflows, and candidate experience.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing ATS workflows, recruitment tools, and sourcing practices.
• Analyze recruitment KPIs and labor market trends to identify challenges, recommend improvements, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen sourcing strategies, talent pipelines, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional HR and Talent Acquisition projects, such as recruitment process improvements, employee referral initiatives, and Hiring Manager training.
• Support the development of scalable Talent Acquisition structures and best practices in a growing international organization.

Your profile

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or a comparable professional qualification.
• Several years of experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally including full-cycle recruiting in a complex or international business environment.
• Strong expertise in proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and talent pipeline development, particularly for specialist and hard-to-fill positions.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and digital recruitment tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge Hiring Managers constructively.
• An analytical mindset and experience using recruitment data and market insights to improve hiring strategies and processes.
• A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style, combined with a genuine interest in building and improving processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Fluent English skills; German or Mandarin language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to our parent company in Taiwan for approximately four weeks and flexibility to collaborate across international time zones.

Reasons to join ESMC

• Security & Perspective: A permanent employment contract and career advancement opportunities in one of Europe's leading semiconductors fabs.
• Company Pension Plan & Financial Benefits : We support your financial well-being with our robust company pension plan. As an ESMC employee, you also benefit directly from TSMC’s performance through an exclusive Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Relocation Support for Dresden: Moving for us? We’ll provide you with all the support you will need for your relocation and your start in Dresden.
• Training & Development: Depending on your position, you will gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved in operating complex semiconductor equipment through unique hands-on training at the TSMC Newcomer Training Center, while continuously expanding your knowledge.
• Health & Well-Being: An annual budget for your health and well-being (e.g., for sports classes, massages, or relaxation) helps you stay fit.
• Meals & Transportation: Enjoy a daily meal allowance as well as a subsidized public transportation (e.g., for the Deutschlandticket) in Germany.

More information

Shape Talent Acquisition: Take an active role in building and optimizing recruiting processes in a dynamic, international semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Combine Recruiting & Projects: Enjoy a unique mix of hands-on recruiting and strategic initiatives, with the opportunity to make a real impact.

Gain International Experience: Benefit from a four-week business trip to our parent company, TSMC, in Taiwan. Gain first-hand insights into its operations, exchange best practices, and build valuable connections with international colleagues.

Make an Impact: Contribute to building the teams and structures behind one of Europe’s most exciting semiconductor manufacturing projects.

About us

Each journey starts with a first step.
Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.
Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion. Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).
We create a work environment that promotes diversity, ignites passion and enables you to reach your full potential.
At ESMC, we welcome applications from all people, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.