Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/w/x) - Saas B2B Start up (Berlin)

<h3 class="p1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire</em></strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Berlin (office-first)</p> <h3><strong>About Us</strong></h3> <p>We’re <strong>Cortea</strong>, a Berlin-based B2B SaaS startup transforming audits through AI technology.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 <strong>Cherry Ventures</strong>. We’re now expanding our product and scaling our team.</p> <p>We value <strong>first-principles thinking, speed, trust, and the joy of tackling big challenges together</strong>.</p> <h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3> <p>We are looking for a <strong>Talent Acquisition Specialist</strong> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Own the end-to-end recruitment process for tech, product, and business roles: from sourcing to closing<br><br></li> <li>Partner with founders and hiring managers to understand team needs and craft compelling job descriptions<br><br></li> <li>Build and manage talent pipelines, ensuring a strong candidate experience at every stage<br><br></li> <li>Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across Europe<br><br></li> <li>Drive employer branding initiatives to position Cortea as a top destination for AI and SaaS talent<br><br></li> <li>Support onboarding to ensure new hires are set up for success<br><br></li> <li>Track and analyze recruiting metrics to continuously improve processes<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Who You Are</strong></h3> <ul> <li>2+ years of experience in