Lead Recruiter, Global Operations
Join our Global Operations Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in hiring across Bolt’s global Ops function. You’ll be instrumental in building the teams that enable our business to scale and operate effectively worldwide. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation, partnering with leaders across multiple functions to attract, assess, and hire the people who keep Bolt moving forward.Location: Tallinn, Estonia
About the role
As Lead Recruiter for Global Operations, you’ll shape and execute Bolt’s global hiring strategy and you’ll own hiring for senior and business-critical roles, optimise recruitment processes through data, mentor and support the TA team, and focus on productivity, efficiency, DEI, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Design and implement a scalable global recruitment strategy aligned with business growth.
Leverage data to monitor key recruiting metrics and provide strategic insights.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for critical roles across regions and functions.
Build and maintain a strategic talent pipeline, staying updated on global talent trends.
Enhance employer branding and drive diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.
Mentor team members and collaborate on cross-functional projects to improve onboarding and recruitment processes.
About you:
You have 10+ years in global talent acquisition with a strong track record in strategic recruitment and senior-level stakeholder management.
You have expertise in sourcing and hiring across diverse functions and regions, particularly in competitive markets.
You have strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills to engage with executive stakeholders.
You have excellent data analysis, communication, and consulting skills.
You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.
You have a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.
Experience is valuable, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity — so if you don’t tick every box, apply anyway.
Apply now and join us to make cities for people, not cars.
Become part of our People & Workplace team
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Why you’ll love it here:
The People and Workplace team attract top talent and support our people’s growth. We operate in a high-growth, multi-vertical environment where thinking outside traditional HR practices is essential. Our team develops fit-for-purpose solutions, creating an exceptional employee experience.
Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.
Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.
Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
About us
With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!
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