Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/w/x) - Saas B2B Start up (Berlin)
Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire Location: Berlin (office-first) About Us 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. The Opportunity 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. What You’ll Do 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 Who You Are 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 What We Offer High impact & ownership: Shape the future of Cortea’s team and culture from the ground up Growth & development: Direct mentorship from founders plus a learning budget for courses and conferences Mission-driven culture: Join an ambitious, collaborative team building AI solutions that truly matter Competitive package: Salary plus equity, based on experience Startup perks: Flexible vacation, team lunches, retr...