Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We need a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full recruitment cycle for our early‑stage startup. You will partner directly with the Founder and Operations team, build the hiring framework from scratch, and shape our employer brand in Berlin.

Role Snapshot

• Own end‑to‑end recruitment
• Partner with Founder & Operations
• Build recruitment processes & ATS
• Drive employer brand
• Support broader People Operations

Must-Have Requirements

• 2+ years talent acquisition or recruitment experience
• Native or high‑level German
• Fluent English
• Experience with ATS platforms
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter
• Talent acquisition
• Recruitment

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Startup or scale‑up in‑house recruitment experience
• Agency background considered
• Builder mindset
• Commercial awareness of startups
• Startup or scale‑up environment
• Agency background

Work Setup

• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Notice period
• Travel requirements

What You'll Likely Work On

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: brief, source, screen, interview, and close candidates
• Create and execute creative sourcing strategies through communities, events, referrals, and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Deliver a stellar candidate experience that reflects our people‑first culture
• Collaborate with the Founder and Operations team to define role requirements and hiring standards
• Shape and promote the employer brand to attract top talent
• Own the ATS, keep pipelines clean, and build reporting dashboards for leadership
• Assist with onboarding and broader employee‑experience initiatives as needed

Good Fit If You Have

• Startup mindset with a hunger to build processes from scratch
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle high‑volume tasks
• Commercial awareness to represent the company to senior candidates