Talent Acquisition Lead

<div class="content-intro"><p>Mentimeter is an engagement tool with a clear goal in mind. To turn presentations into conversations. Through real-time interactivity and clear visualizations, we get people to participate, engage and become more productive. Transforming all those passive meetings, airless classrooms and drawn out trainings into valuable and memorable moments.</p> <p>We truly believe that you achieve the best results by doing things together. And that successful leaders need to adopt a curious and collaborative mindset in order to get there. So with you at Mentimeter, you’ll be a big part of the ambition to help over 1 billion people listen, learn and work better together.</p></div><p>We’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to step in for a 12-month interim assignment and lead hiring at Mentimeter during an important and exciting phase of growth.</p> <p>This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You’ll own Talent Acquisition end-to-end, lead a strong global team, and make sure we continue to attract and hire exceptional people — with quality, fairness, and speed.</p> <p>If you enjoy turning strategy into action, working close to the business, and building high-performing teams that deliver measurable results, you’ll feel right at home.</p> <h3><strong>The role, in a nutshell</strong></h3> <p>As Talent Acquisition Lead, you are accountable for how Mentimeter hires — today and tomorrow.</p> <p>You lead our Talent Team:</p> <ul> <li>3 Talent Partners in Stockholm</li> <li>1 Talent Partner in Toronto (dotted line)<strong><br><br></strong></li> </ul> <p>You report to VP People and are part of the People &amp; Culture Leadership Team, with shared responsibility for the success of Mentimeter’s people, culture, and long-term growth.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a hands-on leadership role, strategic where it matters and operational where it counts. You will build on what is already working, improve our practices, make bets and test out what you believe in.&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Why this role matters</strong></h3> <p>At this level, Talent Acquisition is a business enabler.</p> <p>Your impact comes from translating company and department strategy into clear, actionable hiring plans. From catalyzing and implementing great internal and external recruitment practices. And from making sure we consistently hire people who will thrive, perform, and grow with us, to deliver on our ambitious 3 year strategy.&nbsp;</p> <p>You’ll show results through:</p> <ul> <li>Strong delivery against our Headcount Growth Plan</li> <li>High quality of hire and successful onboarding outcomes</li> <li>Confident hiring decisions from leaders across the company</li> <li>Efficient, inclusive, and fair hiring processes that scale</li> <li>A candidate experience that reflects our culture and ambitions&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>In short: the right people, in the right roles, at the right time.&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Own and lead Talent Acquisition at Mentimeter — strategically and operationally</li> <li>Turn business and people strategy into clear hiring priorities and plans</li> <li>Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global TA team</li> <li>Partner closely with leaders, Finance, and People &amp; Culture to align hiring with growth plans and budgets</li> <li>Continuously improve how we attract, assess, and hire talent — with quality, structure, and fairness</li> <li>Strengthen internal mobility, proactive sourcing, and future-focused talent pipelines</li> <li>Use data to guide decisions, spot risks, and improve outcomes</li> <li>Ensure a strong, consistent candidate and hiring manager experience across markets<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>We believe you have</strong></h3> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, as both a practitioner and a leader</li> <li>At least 4 years of people leadership experience, with direct reports</li> <li>Strong ability to operate independently in standard and complicated work</li> <li>Confidence in turning strategy into execution and measurable results</li> <li>Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions</li> <li>A pragmatic, data-informed approach — without losing the human perspective</li> <li>A leadership style that builds trust, clarity, and momentum</li> </ul> <p>You’re self-going, take ownership of how resources are used, and know when to ask for support in more complex leadership situations.</p> <h3><strong>Why Mentimeter</strong></h3> <p>At Mentimeter, Talent Acquisition isn’t a support function — it’s a strategic capability.</p> <p>You’ll join a company with high ambitions, strong values, and a genuine belief that great people build great products. This interim role comes with real responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact — fast. Since this is a parental leave cover, we will look for candidates who can hit the ground running.&nbsp;</p> <p>If that sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Pay Range</strong></p> <p>We believe in equal pay for equal work and impact — that’s why we share salary ranges openly. For this role, the salary range is 71 000 SEK – 82 000 SEK, depending on scope, experience, and seniority.</p> <p>The final offer is based on a holistic assessment through our recruitment process, including business cases, tests, structured interviews, and reference checks.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What Mentimeter can offer<br></strong>At Mentimeter we can offer a diverse and inclusive work environment supported by smart and driven colleagues. We believe in continuous professional development for all of our colleagues and therefore offer access to a leadership program (including external personal coach) and relevant education to ensure that we continue to be state-of-the-art when it comes to innovating and building Mentimeter. Your place will be in a growing company with lots of career opportunities, working on a beloved product used by more than 300 million people. It’s not all about work though, we also offer a very healthy view on work-life balance.</p> <p>All of this comes attached with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including pension contributions. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our <a href="https://www.mentimeter.com/benefits">Benefits &amp; Perks page</a></p> <div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">AI and Hiring at Mentimeter</strong><br>At Mentimeter, we believe AI helps us work smarter - but it never replaces the human assessment, curiosity, and personal connection that define our culture and our hiring. We use AI as a sparring partner: to bounce ideas, bring new perspectives, support structure, and make our work more efficient. But the meaning, decisions, and interactions always come from people.</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">AI does not screen or decide on candidates.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">&nbsp;There is no automated filtering, ranking, or decision-making in our recruitment process. Every application is reviewed by a person.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Hiring teams may use AI to support their work - for example, to structure notes, prepare interview questions, or organize their thinking.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">AI strengthens our work, but it does not define it. At Mentimeter, we’re not building an AI-driven hiring process - we’re building a people-first culture, where technology helps us listen, learn, and grow together.</div> <p><strong>Culture at Mentimeter<br></strong>At Mentimeter we believe in giving everyone a voice - regardless of who you are. So we build a platform that does just that. Our platform is not only our product but also our organization. A platform where people feel safe, where differences are embraced, a place where you can have fun. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ+, women, people with disabilities, and/or formerly incarcerated people, and a college degree is not strictly required. In order to give everyone a voice, we need to be as diverse as our users.</p> <p>Learn more about our culture by visiting our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mentimeter.com/culture">Culture page</a>.<br>Review our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mentimeter.com/trust/legal/candidate-privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> for more information.</p></div>