Talent Acquisition Manager

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

• Define clear role requirements in direct collaboration with each hiring manager.
• Fill the candidate pipeline through active sourcing and multi-channel activation.
• Run efficient pre-screening and screening calls that produce clear, actionable outcomes.
• Coordinate all hiring process steps to keep progress smooth and on schedule.
• Negotiate employment contracts and see offers through to successful closure.
• Design scalable recruiting strategies and lean operational structures.
• Build low-overhead administrative hiring workflows and deploy supporting tooling.
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives.
• Coordinate external partners such as payroll providers, tax advisors, and notaries.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities as the team grows.
• Establish foundational HR processes, tools, and team culture in close collaboration with founders.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to build lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch and measure them with meaningful KPIs.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to assess and continuously improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Broad familiarity with recruiting platforms and applicant tracking tools, including configuring and deploying them quickly.
• Proven skill at identifying both skills fit and cultural fit rapidly across large candidate pools.
• Strong ability to pitch a company and role compellingly to top candidates.
• Experience negotiating and closing employment offers, maintaining high standards even under pressure.
• Employer branding strategy and execution experience is a plus.
• 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.