Recruitment Specialist (m/f/d)

Job Description Shopware is a leading ecommerce system that empowers businesses worldwide to scale quickly and efficiently in digital commerce. As a trendsetting open-source solution, Shopware is trusted by some of Europe’s largest brands, retailers, and manufacturers across both B2C and B2B. We are now looking for a motivated and target-driven Recruiter to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and engaging top talent to closing offers and creating an exceptional candidate experience. As a trusted partner to our hiring managers, you’ll help shape high-performing teams while driving Shopware’s growth story. This position can be based on-site, hybrid, or fully remote within Germany or in selected European countries where Shopware is registered. These are your tasks:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Own the end-to-end recruitment process across diverse functions (Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc.), ensuring smooth and timely hires.

• Sourcing & Outreach: Proactively identify, engage, and inspire candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and professional networks.
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for both current and future needs, reducing time-to-hire through proactive engagement.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a professional, transparent, and inspiring candidate journey that leaves every applicant with a positive impression of Shopware.
• Interviewing & Selection: Conduct interviews and coordinate assessments with hiring managers, ensuring objective, fair, and high-quality hiring decisions.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, advise on hiring strategies, and share market insights.

• Market Awareness: Stay up to date with recruiting trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring approaches to inform strategy.
• Process Improvement: Continuously enhance recruitment processes for greater efficiency, speed, and candidate quality.
• Employer Branding: Represent Shopware at events, online, and career fairs to strengthen our employer brand and attract top talent.
• Data & Reporting: Track recruitment metrics, monitor pipeline health, and share clear updates on progress and performance.

This is what you’ll bring to the table:

• You have at least 2 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment including pipeline generation and active sourcing, preferably in the e-commerce industry and/or a start-up environment.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment, balancing multiple requisitions at once.
• You have successfully recruited for roles with complex and unique requirements, and know how to match the right talent to the right opportunity.
• You demonstrate a proactive approach to recruitment, consistently building pipelines and anticipating hiring needs ahead of demand.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• You are highly skilled in using Talent Acquisition Platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter to source, connect, and engage with top candidates.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); German is a strong plus.

This is what we offer you:

• Company Culture: Open culture with flat hierarchies, where individual initiative is encouraged.
• Employment Contracts: Permanent positions that offer long-term security.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for mobile work and full-remote contracts.
• Equipment: Freedom to choose your preferred work hardware.
• Onboarding: Well-structured onboarding with support from a personal "buddy."
• Work Environment: An inspiring environment with dedicated colleagues and a dynamic community.
• Development Opportunities: Diverse opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Additional Benefits: Attractive perks such as company pension plans, health programs, and regular team events.
• and much more!

You can get a detailed insight on our career page. Protecting your personal data is a top priority for us. You can find our applicant information here. Note: This is not an active job opening, but a way for us to connect with talent as we plan for future opportunities. If you’re not interested in interviewing for a role that isn’t currently open, we kindly ask that you wait until an active position aligns with your career goals.