Talent Acquisition Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE A seed-stage AI communications SaaS company is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to build and run its end-to-end recruiting function. Working closely with hiring managers and senior leadership, you will shape hiring processes, source candidates, and help the company grow with quality and efficiency. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Define role requirements in partnership with hiring managers. - Build candidate pipelines through active sourcing and appropriate recruiting channels. - Conduct candidate screenings and share clear, actionable assessments. - Coordinate recruiting activities to keep searches moving smoothly and on schedule. - Negotiate employment contracts and guide offers through to closure. - Design lean, scalable recruiting processes and measure their effectiveness with KPIs. - Develop employer branding initiatives and manage recruiting platforms and tools. - Coordinate external HR and administrative partners, and support onboarding and offboarding. - Help establish foundational HR processes and team practices in collaboration with company leadership. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Experience in recruiting or adjacent sales development, with end-to-end ownership of sourcing, screening, coordination, and offer closure. - Experience negotiating employment contracts and closing offers. - Ability to build practical recruiting processes from scratch and track results using measurable KPIs. - Familiarity with recruiting platforms and software, including the ability to configure and deploy tools efficiently. - Strong candidate assessment skills, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to present roles compellingly to prospective hires. - Employer branding experience is valuable; candidates transitioning from adjacent roles may also be considered. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: EUR 65,000 to EUR 80,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION This is an on-site role in Vienna, Austria.