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.