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, retreats, and a central Berlin office