Founding Talent Recruiter - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Founding Talent Recruiter to join Mercura in a remote capacity. As a key player in our rapidly growing startup, you will help shape our hiring engine and influence the company culture. With a mission to bring AI to the backbone of our economy, this role is pivotal in attracting top talent to help us achieve our ambitious goal of reaching $10M ARR by the end of 2026.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting across all functions, from sourcing to signed offer.
• Design and execute active sourcing pipelines to attract the best talent.
• Develop and run structured interview processes, evaluate candidates for skill and culture fit, and manage candidate communication.
• Build Mercura's employer brand and establish us as one of the most exciting places to work in Europe.
• Design and implement our onboarding experience so every new hire hits the ground running.
• Define what makes Mercura's culture distinctive and drive initiatives around employee engagement, feedback, and team rituals.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth environments (e.g., VC, startup, tech).
• Experience building or scaling recruiting processes and team cultures.
• Resourceful, energetic, and relationship-driven; a passion for meeting great people.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Willingness to work in-person in Munich with a higher intensity than a standard 9-5 job.

Nice to Have

• Experience in AI or tech recruitment.
• Familiarity with remote hiring practices.
• Previous experience in a startup environment.

What We Offer

• Real responsibility and hands-on experience in a high-growth startup.
• Career advancement opportunities as our first Talent Recruiter.
• An ambitious team that feels like family.
• Relocation support for those looking to move to Munich.
• Access to AI and productivity tools needed for your role.
• Free team dinners up to 4 times a week.
• UrbanSportsClub membership for team workouts.
• Real shares in the company with favorable tax treatment.