About the Role
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to build and own our recruiting function from the ground up. Working closely with leadership and a Recruiting Lead, you will design the processes, tools, and employer brand that allow us to scale hiring efficiently without sacrificing quality. This role carries real ownership and fast decision-making authority at a critical growth stage.
What You'll Do
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Define clear role requirements in direct collaboration with each hiring manager.
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Fill the candidate pipeline through active sourcing and multi-channel activation.
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Run efficient pre-screening and screening calls that produce clear, actionable outcomes.
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Coordinate all hiring process steps to keep progress smooth and on schedule.
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Negotiate employment contracts and see offers through to successful closure.
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Design scalable recruiting strategies and lean operational structures.
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Build low-overhead administrative hiring workflows and deploy supporting tooling.
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Develop and execute employer branding initiatives.
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Coordinate external partners such as payroll providers, tax advisors, and notaries.
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Support onboarding and offboarding activities as the team grows.
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Establish foundational HR processes, tools, and team culture in close collaboration with founders.
What We're Looking For
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Solid experience in end-to-end recruiting, or an adjacent background in sales development or business development with a clear path toward talent acquisition excellence.
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Demonstrated ability to build lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch and measure them with meaningful KPIs.
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Data-driven mindset with the ability to assess and continuously improve recruiting effectiveness.
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Broad familiarity with recruiting platforms and applicant tracking tools, including configuring and deploying them quickly.
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Proven skill at identifying both skills fit and cultural fit rapidly across large candidate pools.
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Strong ability to pitch a company and role compellingly to top candidates.
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Experience negotiating and closing employment offers, maintaining high standards even under pressure.
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Employer branding strategy and execution experience is a plus.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-autonomy startup environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary between 65,000 EUR and 80,000 EUR. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
On-site in Vienna, Austria.
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