About the Role
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to build and own our end-to-end recruiting function from the ground up. Working closely with the Recruiting Lead and C-level, you will shape how we attract and hire top talent as we scale our team rapidly in the AI SaaS space. This is a high-autonomy role with real ownership and fast decision-making.
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 deliver actionable hiring decisions.
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Coordinate all steps of the hiring process to ensure smooth, timely progress.
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Negotiate and close employment contracts with candidates.
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Design recruiting strategy and operational structures built for scale.
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Build lean, low-overhead administrative hiring processes from scratch.
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Develop and implement employer branding initiatives.
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Coordinate external partners such as payroll providers, notaries, and tax advisors.
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Support onboarding and offboarding activities.
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Establish HR foundations including processes, tools, and team events in close collaboration with founders.
What We're Looking For
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Proven experience running end-to-end recruiting across diverse roles, ideally within a fast-paced startup environment; relevant SDR or sales-development backgrounds are also considered.
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Demonstrated ability to design and implement lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch.
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Data-driven mindset with experience setting and tracking KPIs to measure recruiting effectiveness.
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Broad knowledge of recruiting platforms and tools, with the ability to configure and deploy them efficiently.
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Strong skill in quickly assessing candidates for both technical fit and cultural alignment across large applicant pools.
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Experience negotiating offers and closing employment contracts.
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Employer branding strategy and execution experience is a plus.
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Comfortable working on-site in Vienna and communicating in German.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary range: 65,000 to 80,000 EUR. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
On-site in Vienna, Austria.
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