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.