Talent Acquisition Manager
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
Partner with hiring managers to define clear, actionable role requirements for each open position.
Fill candidate pipelines through active sourcing and multi-channel activation.
Run efficient pre-screening and screening calls that produce clear, usable hiring signals.
Coordinate all steps of the hiring process to keep things moving smoothly and on schedule.
Negotiate and close employment contracts with top candidates.
Design and implement lean, scalable recruiting strategies and operational structures.
Build low-overhead administrative hiring processes and select and configure the right tooling.
Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to strengthen the talent brand.
Coordinate external partners such as payroll providers and tax advisors.
Support onboarding and offboarding activities and help establish foundational HR processes and team events.
What We're Looking For
Proven track record running end-to-end recruiting across diverse roles, from sourcing through offer closure.
Experience building lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to define, track, and act on recruiting KPIs.
Broad familiarity with recruiting platforms and tools, and the ability to configure and deploy them quickly.
Demonstrated skill at identifying both skill fit and cultural fit efficiently across large applicant pools.
Strong ability to pitch a company and role convincingly to top-tier candidates.
Experience with employer branding strategy and execution is a strong plus.
Background in adjacent roles such as SDR or sales development will be considered.
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.