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Talent Acquisition Manager | AI Startup | Berlin€90,000 - €150,000 + Benefits | Hybrid | Berlin, GermanyFemTechConf Partner NetworkFemTechConf is supporting one of our clients in the AI startup industry with the search for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager / Senior Recruiter to join its growing team in Berlin.The company is building AI-powered technology designed to solve complex real-world problems and is continuing to expand its engineering, AI, product and commercial teams as it enters its next stage of growth.This is a hybrid position based in Berlin, offering a salary range of €70,000 to €95,000, depending on experience and background.Please do not follow up directly with the Women in AI team or Ambassadors regarding application progress. Our hiring partner will contact selected candidates directly to discuss next steps.⸻Help Build the Team Behind the Next Generation of AI ProductsWe are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager or Senior Recruiter who wants to play a central role in building the team behind a fast-growing AI company.You will work closely with founders, hiring managers and senior leadership to identify, attract and hire exceptional talent across software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, product, data and other business-critical functions.This is not simply a role focused on managing inbound applications.You will be expected to proactively identify outstanding candidates, develop talent pipelines, advise hiring managers, improve recruitment processes and help shape the company's long-term hiring strategy.The position is particularly suited to recruiters who enjoy working in fast-moving startup or scale-up environments where they can take ownership of hiring projects and have a direct impact on company growth.⸻The RoleAs a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will take ownership of multiple hiring processes across the organisation while helping build a scalable and high-quality recruitment function.You will work closely with leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring requirements, define candidate profiles and develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies.A significant part of the role will involve proactively identifying and engaging high-quality candidates, particularly across technical and AI-related positions.Typical ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end recruitment processes across technical and non-technical rolesPartner closely with founders, leadership and hiring managers to define hiring requirementsDevelop sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill and highly competitive positionsProactively identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, communities and other sourcing channelsBuild strong talent pipelines across software engineering, AI, machine learning, data, product and commercial functionsConduct initial interviews and candidate qualificationManage candidates throughout the interview and offer processDeliver an excellent candidate experience from first contact through to onboardingAdvise hiring managers on market conditions, compensation, candidate availability and recruitment strategyWrite and optimise job descriptions and recruitment messagingDevelop employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company's visibility within relevant talent marketsTrack hiring metrics and identify opportunities to improve recruitment performanceHelp improve interview processes, scorecards and hiring standardsSupport workforce planning as the organisation continues to growBuild relationships with relevant technology communities, universities, networks and industry organisationsWork with recruitment agencies and external partners where appropriateHelp establish scalable recruitment processes and systemsContribute to broader people and organisational initiatives as the company grows⸻What We're Looking ForStrong candidates will typically bring several of the following:Strong professional experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or Technical RecruitmentExperience managing end-to-end hiring processesDemonstrated success sourcing and hiring highly skilled candidatesExperience recruiting for software engineering, AI, machine learning, data, product or other technical rolesStrong direct sourcing and candidate outreach skillsExperience working closely with hiring managers and senior leadershipStrong understanding of recruitment processes, candidate assessment and interview managementAbility to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneouslyExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsStrong organisational and stakeholder-management abilitiesA proactive and highly independent working styleExperience using applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms and recruitment technologyStrong understanding of candidate markets and compensation trendsAbility to operate effectively in a fast-moving and changing environmentExperience working within an AI company, technology startup, software business or high-growth scale-up would be particularly valuable.Experience recruiting internationally or across European technology markets would also be beneficial.German language skills may be helpful, but strong professional English is the key requirement.⸻Why Join?Build a High-Growth AI CompanyYou will play a direct role in building the team behind a company developing AI-powered technology and expanding rapidly across multiple functions.The people you hire will have a meaningful influence on the company's technology, culture and future direction.Significant OwnershipThe recruitment function remains relatively lean, giving you the opportunity to take real ownership of hiring strategy rather than simply operating within a large established recruiting structure.You will have the opportunity to influence:Talent acquisition strategyHiring processesEmployer brandingCandidate experienceRecruitment technologyInterview frameworksWorkforce planningFuture recruitment team developmentWork Directly With LeadershipYou will work closely with founders, executives and senior hiring managers and act as a trusted advisor on talent markets, hiring strategy and candidate selection.High-Growth EnvironmentJoin an ambitious AI startup while the organisation, product and team are still being built and scaled.This creates significant opportunity for someone who wants to help shape how the company hires as it grows.Competitive CompensationThe expected salary range for this position is:€70,000 - €95,000 per yearFinal compensation will depend on experience, technical recruiting expertise and seniority.Additional benefits may be available depending on the final employment package.Hybrid Berlin WorkingThe role is based in Berlin, Germany, with a hybrid working model combining time with the team in Berlin and remote work.⸻About FemTechConfFemTechConf is one of the world's largest technology communities, bringing together nearly 500,000 members globally across technology, business, government, academia, research and investment.We work with startups, scale-ups and established global organisations to help them connect with exceptional talent while supporting greater representation and opportunity across the technology industry.Through our conferences, communities, hiring initiatives and partner network, we connect technology professionals with companies working across software engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, data, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.Join us in Berlin this October for the Women in Tech EMEA Summit, one of Europe's largest conferences for Women in Tech and Allies.More details: https://femtechconf.com⸻About Women in AIWomen in AI is our global initiative dedicated to increasing representation, leadership and opportunity for women and allies across artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.The community brings together professionals across:Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringData & AnalyticsRoboticsCloud InfrastructureStartups & Venture CapitalResearchEmerging TechnologiesWomen in AI is also the organiser of the Women in AI Global Summit, bringing together:7,500 in-person attendees75,000 virtual participantsLeaders from 1,600+ organisationsParticipants from 90+ countriesOur mission is to increase female representation and leadership across AI and emerging technologies while creating a global platform for the technologies, companies and people shaping the future.⸻Apply TodaySubmit your application and CV through FemTechConf to be considered for this opportunity.Suitable candidates will be introduced to our hiring partner, who will contact selected applicants directly regarding interviews and next steps.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from groups that remain underrepresented across technology and leadership roles to apply.Please do not follow up directly with the Women in AI team or Ambassadors regarding application progress. Our hiring partner will reach out directly to candidates selected for the next stage.Make sure to follow Women in AI and FemTechConf on LinkedIn to stay up to date with future Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, People, AI and technology opportunities across our partner network.⸻Our Media Partner: Meridian Review GroupFemTechConf also works with Meridian Review Group, an independent network of specialist business publications covering companies, markets, technology, investment and economic developments across Europe and international markets.Its publications include:British Business Reviewhttps://britishbusinessreview.com/Business, technology, investment and economic coverage focused on the United Kingdom and the companies shaping the British economy.Czech Business Reviewhttps://czechbusinessreview.com/Independent coverage of Czech business, technology, industry, investment, energy and economic policy.German Business Reviewhttps://germanbusinessreview.com/Business and economic journalism covering Germany's companies, technology sector, industrial economy, investment landscape and wider DACH market.Learn more about Meridian Review Group and its growing network of specialist business publications at:https://meridianreviewgroup.com/