# Talent Acquisition Manager - Company: [Clera]() - Location: Vienna - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Salary: €65K – €80K - Posted: September 9, 2026 ## Job description ### 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**. ## Apply [Apply on Clera]() Canonical job page: