About the Role
This is a foundational hire for a fast-growing AI SaaS startup, with the opportunity to build the recruiting function from the ground up. You'll work closely with the Recruiting Lead and C-level leadership, owning everything from sourcing strategy to offer closure as the company scales from ~50 to 100 employees.
What You'll Do
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Partner with hiring managers to define clear role requirements and success profiles.
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Drive active sourcing and channel activation to maintain a strong pipeline of high-potential candidates.
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Conduct pre-screening and screening calls that deliver actionable hiring decisions.
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Coordinate all stages 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 and implement scalable, lean recruiting processes and administrative structures.
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Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
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Coordinate external partners such as payroll providers, notaries, and tax advisors.
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Support onboarding and offboarding activities as part of the full recruiting lifecycle.
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Establish HR foundations — processes, tools, and team events — in close collaboration with leadership.
What We're Looking For
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5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a proven track record delivering end-to-end recruiting across diverse roles and formats.
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Demonstrated ability to build lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch and measure effectiveness with hard metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, conversion rates, pipeline efficiency).
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Experience negotiating employment contracts and closing offers successfully.
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Hands-on experience configuring and optimising recruiting platforms and ATS tools for daily use.
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Strong data-driven mindset with the ability to define, track, and report on recruitment KPIs.
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Proven ability to quickly assess candidates for both skill and cultural fit across large applicant pools.
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Skilled at pitching roles and the company compellingly to secure top candidates.
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Experience coordinating external HR-adjacent partners (payroll, legal, tax) within recruiting workflows.
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Familiarity with AI tools and modern workflows applied to recruitment is a plus.
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Fluency in German is required for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary of €65,000 – €80,000. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location
On-site in Vienna, Austria.