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.