Talent Acquisition Manager
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
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 deliver actionable hiring decisions.
Coordinate all steps of the hiring process to ensure smooth, timely progress.
Negotiate and close employment contracts with candidates.
Design recruiting strategy and operational structures built for scale.
Build lean, low-overhead administrative hiring processes from scratch.
Develop and implement employer branding initiatives.
Coordinate external partners such as payroll providers, notaries, and tax advisors.
Support onboarding and offboarding activities.
Establish HR foundations including processes, tools, and team events in close collaboration with founders.
What We're Looking For
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.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch.
Data-driven mindset with experience setting and tracking KPIs to measure recruiting effectiveness.
Broad knowledge of recruiting platforms and tools, with the ability to configure and deploy them efficiently.
Strong skill in quickly assessing candidates for both technical fit and cultural alignment across large applicant pools.
Experience negotiating offers and closing employment contracts.
Employer branding strategy and execution experience is a plus.
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.