Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Founding Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Workplace Type: On-site (5 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

We are hiring on behalf of a fast-growing company operating in the AI SaaS and Construction Technology sector. The company develops AI-powered software that helps manufacturers and wholesalers automate complex business processes through innovative technology.

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing business at an early stage, work directly with the founders, and play a key role in building a high-performing team from the ground up.

About the Role

We're looking for a Founding Talent Acquisition Manager to build and scale the company's hiring function. You'll partner directly with leadership, own the entire recruitment lifecycle, and help attract exceptional talent as the business continues to grow.

If you enjoy building recruitment strategies, improving hiring processes, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple business functions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Build and strengthen the employer brand to attract high-quality candidates.
• Design and optimize scalable recruitment processes and hiring workflows.
• Partner with founders and hiring managers on workforce planning and hiring decisions.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and continuously improve the candidate experience.
• Support People initiatives, performance management, and organizational growth.

Requirements

• You must already be living in Munich or the surrounding area. This role requires on-site work five days per week and does not offer relocation support.
• 2–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or People Operations within a startup or high-growth company.
• German and English proficiency at C1 level or higher are required.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment.
• Experience designing or improving recruitment processes and hiring strategies.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and AI-powered recruiting tools.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience scaling hiring in a fast-growing technology company.
• Experience with performance management or People Operations.
• Employer branding experience.
• Strong analytical mindset and experience using recruitment data to drive decisions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Equity participation.
• Company-sponsored sports membership.
• Meal support.
• Modern office in Munich.
• International and collaborative working environment.
• Annual international company offsite.
• Direct collaboration with founders and leadership.
• The opportunity to build and shape the Talent function from the ground up with real ownership and long-term career growth.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

Apply now or send your CV to akpulatpinarr01@gmail.com

If you're already based in Munich and excited about helping build an exceptional team in a fast-growing technology company, we'd love to hear from you.