Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/w/x) - Saas B2B Start up (Berlin)
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We're Cortea , a Berlin-based B2B SaaS startup transforming audits through AI technology. Audits are still highly manual, involving endless checks of unstructured data and documents a frustrating, time-consuming, and costly process for both auditors and regulated companies. At Cortea, we're changing that. Our AI-powered software and specialized AI agents streamline workflows, eliminate repetitive tasks, and free auditors to focus on what matters most. Starting with IT audits for regulated companies, we've built a working product, secured paying customers, and raised multi-million Euro funding from top-tier VCs including Cherry Ventures . We're now expanding our product and scaling our team. We value first-principles thinking, speed, trust, and the joy of tackling big challenges together . We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to build Cortea's hiring function and help us attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent. As one of our first people-focused hires, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our culture and scaling our team in Berlin and beyond. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who loves building strong teams, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to be part of an ambitious AI startup from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end recruitment process for tech, product, and business roles: from sourcing to closing
- Partner with founders and hiring managers to understand team needs and craft compelling job descriptions
- Build and manage talent pipelines, ensuring a strong candidate experience at every stage
- Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across Europe
- Drive employer branding initiatives to position Cortea as a top destination for AI and SaaS talent
- Support onboarding to ensure new hires are set up for success
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics to continuously improve processes
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a startup, high-growth, or SaaS/tech environment
- Strong sourcing skills and ability to engage passive candidates
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; you build trust quickly with candidates and colleagues
- Hands-on, proactive, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
- Passionate about people and culture, with an eye for spotting top talent
- Based in Berlin (office-first role)
- Bonus: Experience hiring for technical roles or knowledge of the German startup/tech ecosystem
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Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire Location: Berlin (office-first)
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