FoundingTalentRecruiter

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a rare founding People hire at a fast-growing, Y Combinator–backed B2B SaaS startup in Munich. You will build the hiring engine and People & Culture foundations from day one, working hand-in-hand with the founding team to attract, onboard, and retain exceptional talent. If you want to own something meaningful — not just fill requisitions — this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build the full recruiting function from scratch: processes, tooling, standards, and employer brand. - Own full-cycle recruiting across all functions — engineering, GTM, and operations — from sourcing through signed offer. - Design and execute proactive sourcing pipelines to consistently attract top-tier candidates. - Develop and run structured interview processes that evaluate both skills and culture fit. - Manage candidate communications and deliver a smooth, compelling hiring experience end to end. - Build and promote the employer brand to position the company as a destination employer in Europe. - Design and implement onboarding experiences so every new hire is set up to succeed from day one. - Define and drive culture initiatives including employee engagement, feedback loops, and team rituals. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 2–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth environments (VC-backed startups or fast-paced tech companies). - Proven track record building or scaling recruiting processes and team culture across multiple functions (engineering, GTM, operations). - Experience shaping employer brand and candidate experience, ideally in European markets. - Resourceful, energetic, and relationship-driven — great at identifying and convincing early-stage candidates. - Fluent in both English and German (required). - Comfortable working on-site in Munich with the intensity and ownership mindset that comes with an early-stage environment. - Nice to have: Background in tech or AI domains to help evaluate technical candidates; experience using data-driven recrui