At SUNOTEC, we are building the infrastructure that powers Europe’s clean energy future.

As one of Europe’s leading developers and EPC contractors for large-scale solar power plants, we deliver fully integrated solutions — from engineering and manufacturing to construction and long-term operations. Our projects accelerate the transition to renewable energy, strengthen energy independence, and contribute to a more sustainable energy system across Europe.

Founded in 2012, SUNOTEC has delivered 650+ photovoltaic installations worldwide with a combined capacity exceeding 12+ GW. With headquarters in Sofia and Munich and teams across Europe, we combine international expertise with strong local execution to deliver energy infrastructure at scale.

As our organization continues to grow across multiple markets, we are looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding to shape how SUNOTEC attracts, engages, and hires the people building the energy transition.

Why This Role Matters to us:

SUNOTEC’s growth is powered by our people. As we expand our presence across the globe, attracting exceptional talent and building a strong employer brand are critical to our success.

In this role, you will help define how we hire, how we attract talent, and how SUNOTEC is perceived as an employer of choice across multiple markets. You will work closely with leadership to ensure our talent strategy supports the company’s ambitious growth and long-term vision.

Why Join SUNOTEC:

Joining SUNOTEC means becoming part of a company that is shaping the future of energy while building an environment where people can grow and make a real impact.

• Help scale a company powering Europe’s renewable energy transformation;
• Build and lead a modern, high-impact Talent Acquisition function;
• Shape the employer brand of one of the fastest-growing solar companies in Europe;
• Work in a dynamic international environment where initiative and innovation are valued;
• Impact directly the company’s strategic growth.

Your Impact:

You will lead Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding, ensuring the SUNOTEC Group attracts exceptional people while building strong and authentic employer brand.

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership:

• Define and execute SUNOTEC’s Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business growth;
• Partner with senior leadership to translate business priorities into hiring strategies;
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruitment team;
• Build strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping;
• Manage and optimize the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle;
• Lead executive search and complex hiring projects.

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction:

• Develop and lead SUNOTEC’s Employer Branding strategy across key markets;
• Define and communicate our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), while showcasing life at SUNOTEC and the impact of our projects;
• Strengthen our presence across social media, digital channels, industry communities, and universities;
• Work on engaging our employees as Brand ambassadors through strong involvement, communication efforts and employee centered experience in all steps of the employee Journey in SUNOTEC;
• Position SUNOTEC as an employer of choice within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Recruitment Excellence & Data:

• Continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience;
• Implement data-driven hiring strategies and reporting;
• Monitor performance and optimize time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and pipeline strength;
• Manage external recruitment partners Ь required.

What Success Looks Like in Your First 6 Months:

• Gain a deep understanding of SUNOTEC’s business model, growth plans, and hiring priorities;
• Build strong partnerships with our senior leadership and hiring managers;
• Assess and optimize the current recruitment processes and team structure;
• Strengthen direct sourcing and talent pipeline development;
• Launch initiatives that enhance SUNOTEC’s employer brand visibility;
• Implement clear recruitment metrics and reporting;
• Position the team as a trusted and reliable business partner.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally in a fast-growing, engineering / manufacturing/ construction environment;
• Proven experience leading and developing recruitment teams;
• Strong professional expertise and market understanding;
• Experience recruiting senior, highly specialized, technical and business-critical roles;
• Experience developing employer branding or talent attraction initiatives;
• Strategic mindset combined with hands - on and pro-active execution;
• Strong stakeholder management and outstanding communication skills;
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and focus on delivering results;
• Experience working with ATS / HRIS systems;
• Data and analytics drive;
• Business-fluent English.

We are looking for someone who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on builder, excited to scale talent capabilities in a fast-growing organization.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package;
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing international renewable energy company;
• Role with visible impact on the company’s growth and culture;
• Purpose-driven work environment with direct contribution to Europe’s clean energy transition;
• Collaborative company culture built on ownership, teamwork and trust;
• Benefits such as additional health insurance, dental care, Multisport card, etc.;
• Cool (and brand new!) office environment with events and initiatives that support a positive workplace experience.

At SUNOTEC, we believe that building the future of energy starts with building exceptional teams.

If you are excited by the challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Your documents and personal data will be treated as confidential and will be protected according to Bulgarian Data Protection Legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).