About the Role
This is a foundational hire on the people team of a fast-growing AI SaaS startup, working closely with the Recruiting Lead and C-level to build the end-to-end recruiting function from the ground up. You will own sourcing, process design, employer branding, and offer negotiation, making a direct impact on company growth as headcount scales significantly in the near term.
What You'll Do
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Partner with hiring managers to define clear, actionable role requirements for each open position.
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Fill candidate pipelines through active sourcing and multi-channel activation.
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Run efficient pre-screening and screening calls that produce clear, usable hiring signals.
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Coordinate all steps of the hiring process to keep things moving smoothly and on schedule.
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Negotiate and close employment contracts with top candidates.
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Design and implement lean, scalable recruiting strategies and operational structures.
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Build low-overhead administrative hiring processes and select and configure the right tooling.
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Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to strengthen the talent brand.
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Coordinate external partners such as payroll providers and tax advisors.
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Support onboarding and offboarding activities and help establish foundational HR processes and team events.
What We're Looking For
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Proven track record running end-to-end recruiting across diverse roles, from sourcing through offer closure.
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Experience building lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
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Data-driven mindset with the ability to define, track, and act on recruiting KPIs.
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Broad familiarity with recruiting platforms and tools, and the ability to configure and deploy them quickly.
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Demonstrated skill at identifying both skill fit and cultural fit efficiently across large applicant pools.
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Strong ability to pitch a company and role convincingly to top-tier candidates.
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Experience with employer branding strategy and execution is a strong plus.
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Background in adjacent roles such as SDR or sales development will be considered.
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German language skills are required for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: 65,000 to 80,000 EUR annually. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
On-site in Vienna, Austria.
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