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full-timeSenior Recruiter
Zscaler · Germany - Update Location
Zscaler is a cloud security company providing a Zero Trust Exchange platform that protects organizations from cyberattacks and data loss. As a Senior Recruiter based in Germany, you will join the People and Culture team to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for the DACH region. The role focuses heavily on hiring high-caliber sales talent, including Account Executives, Sales Managers, and Regional Vice Presidents. You will be responsible for proactive, high-velocity sourcing to build and maintain robust talent pipelines, managing the entire hiring process from initial intake and candidate calibration to final offer negotiation. This position requires close partnership with business leaders to forecast hiring needs, define candidate profiles, and ensure a structured, efficient interview process. The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter with over five years of experience in B2B SaaS, specifically within the cybersecurity or cloud technology sectors. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, possess a strong growth mindset, and demonstrate the ability to balance high-level strategic talent planning with the tactical execution of sourcing and candidate management.
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. Job Description: Role We are looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our People & Culture (Talent Acquisition) team in Germany. This role will predominantly focus on hiring senior sales (Account Execs, Sales Managers, RVPs etc) across the DACH region You’ll be a hands-on full lifecycle recruiter dedicated to building high-calibre pipelines for our EMEA organization. Your primary focus is proactive, high-velocity sourcing of qualified, diverse candidates and driving end-to-end hiring excellence. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Own full-cycle recruiting with business leaders across EMEA, managing the process from intake and calibration to the final close Lead with sourcing by building net-new pipelines via LinkedIn Recruiter, talent maps, and targeted campaigns to maintain 2–3x pipeline coverage per role Partner directly with VPs, Directors and Managers to forecast demand, define profiles, calibrate market compensation, and advise on process trade-offs Drive structured, efficient hiring cycles by managing scorecards, interview plans, and data hygiene to ensure a high-quality candidate experience Deliver weekly updates on pipeline health and status of openings, diagnosing and fixing bottlenecks to maintain hiring momentum Who You Are (Success Profile) You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful. You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact. You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candour delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust. You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in B2B SaaS, with a good understanding of cybersecurity, networking and cloud technologies and excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven success sourcing and converting passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and modern talent discovery tools Track record of meeting or exceeding goals for quality, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance goals while managing 8–12 concurrent searches Proficiency in structured interview techniques, compensation fundamentals, and complex offer negotiations What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience hiring within the cybersecurity or networking industries across a variety of disciplines - engineering, customer success and G&A Hands-on experience with sourcing enhancers like Gem or SeekOut, talent intelligence, and detailed market mapping Demonstrated impact on diversity sourcing initiatives and the calibration of interview teams to drive inclusive hiring Built hiring playbooks, dashboards, or programs for GTM scale-ups. Experience working remotely as only TA person on the ground in region Have worked for high growth US tech company At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and th
| Role | Senior Recruiter |
|---|---|
| Company | Zscaler |
| Location | Germany - Update Location |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-02 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Senior Recruiter at Zscaler: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Zscaler has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Senior Recruiter position remote, hybrid or onsite?
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- What is the application deadline?
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- How do I apply for the Senior Recruiter role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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