Talent Acquisition Manager – Recruiter

Sunhat

. Manage the entire end-to-end recruiting process, from requirements analysis through to the signed contract .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €52,000 - €60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end recruiting process, including competency-based requirements analysis, candidate assessments, and onboarding. Proficient in high-volume recruiting environments with strong communication and negotiation skills in both German and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Recruiting Process ManagementCompetency-Based Requirements AnalysisHigh-Volume Recruiting ExperienceNegotiation SkillsBilingual Communication (German and English)

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Hard Skills

Recruiting Cycle ManagementCandidate AssessmentOnboarding Process DesignApplication ScreeningInterviewing Skills

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationAssertivenessProcess-Oriented MindsetCuriosityClarity in Negotiations

Tools & Technologies

PersonioApplicant Tracking System (ATS)AI Tools for Recruiting

Industry Keywords

High-Volume RecruitingStart-Up EnvironmentQuality StandardsFeedback MechanismCollaboration with Department Leads

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the entire end-to-end recruiting process, from requirements analysis through to the signed contract
Recruit for all teams and open roles, regardless of department
Conduct competency-based requirements analysis in collaboration with the relevant departments
Efficiently screen approximately 1,000 applications per quarter in a high-volume recruiting environment
Ensure that every applicant receives feedback
Conduct interviews for roles in areas such as Engineering and Sales, in German or English
Make well-founded candidate assessments, even without in-depth expertise in the respective field
Continuously improve the recruiting process and establish company-wide quality standards
Manage offers and negotiations through to acceptance
Take responsibility for the contract and design the onboarding process through the candidate’s first day
Work closely with People & Culture, department leads, and founders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience across the complete recruiting cycle, ideally in a high-volume or start-up environment
Structured, competency-based approach to thinking
Ability to derive verifiable requirements from discussions with department leads
Assertiveness and clarity in negotiations
Empathetic and clear communication
Process-oriented mindset and sound judgment, even in unfamiliar areas of expertise
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Based in or near Cologne
Willingness to work on-site in Cologne twice a week on a regular basis
Experience with Personio or another ATS is a plus
Willingness to further develop recruiting processes using AI tools is a plus
Ability to conduct interviews in German or English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, market-based compensation package
Hybrid working with a high degree of scheduling flexibility
MacBook and required software
Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and more
€50 monthly tax-free benefit for shopping vouchers or an Urban Sports Club membership