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Head of Recruitment

BlueQuo

Madrid, SpainFull-timePosted Oct 9, 2026

Job description

Who we are At BlueQuo, we’re a PeopleTech startup helping hyper-growth companies scale intelligently by combining culture, data, and people strategy. Our goal is to turn talent into a true competitive advantage through HR, technology, and artificial intelligence. Mission & Job Functions Lead the Talent Acquisition function to ensure growth, operational excellence, and strong client satisfaction through commercial ownership, team leadership, and data-driven decision making.

Job Functions Lead the TA hub, ensuring delivery, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. Own OKRs related to growth, sales, NPS, and performance. Manage key accounts with a commercial mindset, overseeing forecasts and profitability. Own the P&L of the area and optimize margins and productivity. Define and improve recruitment processes using data, technology, and automation.

Execute capacity planning and forecasting, allocating workloads and resources. Analyze metrics such as time to fill, pipeline health, and recruiter workload to improve results. Motivate and develop a team of recruiters through coaching and structured performance expectations. Build long-term client relationships as a strategic partner.

Introduce market solutions, technology improvements, and scalable practices. Operate effectively in a fast-paced and uncertain startup environment. Cultural Fit People at the Core: Build strong relationships with both the team and clients, ensuring decisions support long-term trust and partnership. Think Big & Make It Happen: Combine strategic vision with strong execution , turning insights into concrete actions.

Embrace the Change: Adapt quickly to shifting needs and maintain flexibility when improving processes or reallocating priorities. Enjoy the Ride: Maintain steady motivation and a constructive attitude during demanding cycles and fast-paced growth. Build It Together: Collaborate closely with clients , founders, and internal teams, contributing to shared goals with ownership and accountability.

Requirements

Main Requirements Proven experience leading recruitment teams, preferably in an agency environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions. Minimum 4 to 6 years of leadership experience managing teams of at least four people, with strong coaching abilities and a clear focus on team motivation.

Customer-obsessed mindset with a track record of building strong client relationships and driving engagement. Expertise in capacity planning, forecasting, and balancing recruiter workloads. A commercial approach similar to a Sales Area Manager, working with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly OKRs.

Benefits

High-impact role in a fast-growing People Tech company. Opportunity to shape and scale our growth strategy in international markets. Dynamic and collaborative environment aligned with our values. Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy. Birthday day off. Remote work during August and Christmas. Summer schedule with reduced working hours in July and August.

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