Requirements
▪ 2–5 years of experience, with meaningful time spent in Talent, Performance, or org-development topics in a high-growth environment such as a top startup or scaleup
▪ A very high bar for great people – you know what excellence looks like and never lower the standard
▪ Structured thinking and raw execution speed – you can design the system and run it yourself
▪ Strong storytelling and relationship-building skills – you enjoy working with people, convincing them, and building long-term networks
▪ Daily use of AI tools and curiosity to experiment with new workflows
▪ Fluency in English; German is a plus
Tasks & Responsibilities
▪ Build & own the full hiring engine: Lead recruiting end-to-end across all teams, from role definition and sourcing to closing exceptional candidates
▪ Make it a talent magnet: Build an employer brand that makes the strongest people in DACH and beyond feel that it is the place where they belong
▪ Scale the recruiting machine: Create the processes, analytics, workflows, and operating rhythm behind hiring
▪ Be a true sparring partner to the founders and team leads: Help define what great looks like for every role, challenge org design, sharpen talent planning, calibrate hiring decisions, and push back when the bar starts to slip
▪ Shape the people system as we scale: Work closely with the founders on performance calibrations, feedback rhythm, career progression, compensation benchmarking, and more
▪ Build Mercura’s network in the ecosystem: Grow our presence in the DACH startup and technical talent scene, build relationships with top universities, host high-quality events, and create a warm network of outstanding operators, engineers, and commercial talent
Core Benefits
▪ A key role with significant influence—talent is currently the most important growth factor
▪ Full ownership of recruiting and people-related matters from day one
▪ Close collaboration with the founders and influence over all strategic decisions
▪ Competitive salary plus real company shares with voting rights
▪ Work in a top-tier YC team with a steep learning curve and San Francisco culture
▪ Rapid growth (16 → 50+ employees, US expansion) opens up fast-track career opportunities
▪ Munich Office-Energy: quick decision-making processes, direct customer contact, clear feedback schedule
Required Experience
2 - 5 years experience
Employment Type
Full-time
Hiring Process
1) Apply
2) Introductory call with one of the founders
3) Practical exercise and role-play
4) Half-day on-site session at the Munich office with the entire team
5) Job offer
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