Founding People & Talent Lead | 01926

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience, with meaningful time spent in Talent, Performance, or org-development topics in a high-growth environment such as a top startup or scaleup
• A very high bar for great people – you know what excellence looks like and never lower the standard
• Structured thinking and raw execution speed – you can design the system and run it yourself
• Strong storytelling and relationship-building skills – you enjoy working with people, convincing them, and building long-term networks
• Daily use of AI tools and curiosity to experiment with new workflows
• Fluency in English; German is a plus

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Build & own the full hiring engine: Lead recruiting end-to-end across all teams, from role definition and sourcing to closing exceptional candidates
• Make it a talent magnet: Build an employer brand that makes the strongest people in DACH and beyond feel that it is the place where they belong
• Scale the recruiting machine: Create the processes, analytics, workflows, and operating rhythm behind hiring
• Be a true sparring partner to the founders and team leads: Help define what great looks like for every role, challenge org design, sharpen talent planning, calibrate hiring decisions, and push back when the bar starts to slip
• Shape the people system as we scale: Work closely with the founders on performance calibrations, feedback rhythm, career progression, compensation benchmarking, and more
• Build Mercura’s network in the ecosystem: Grow our presence in the DACH startup and technical talent scene, build relationships with top universities, host high-quality events, and create a warm network of outstanding operators, engineers, and commercial talent

Core Benefits

• A key role with significant influence—talent is currently the most important growth factor
• Full ownership of recruiting and people-related matters from day one
• Close collaboration with the founders and influence over all strategic decisions
• Competitive salary plus real company shares with voting rights
• Work in a top-tier YC team with a steep learning curve and San Francisco culture
• Rapid growth (16 → 50+ employees, US expansion) opens up fast-track career opportunities
• Munich Office-Energy: quick decision-making processes, direct customer contact, clear feedback schedule

Required Experience

2 - 5 years experience

Employment Type

Full-time

Hiring Process

1. Apply
2. Introductory call with one of the founders
3. Practical exercise and role-play
4. Half-day on-site session at the Munich office with the entire team
5. Job offer