Talent Acquisition Manager (m/w/d)

Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, where attracting and hiring top tech talent is both an art and a science? Are you passionate about building high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success? Ready to use your expertise to shape the hiring strategy of a dynamic company? Join us and play a key role in scaling our organization by bringing in the best talent in the industry.

We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 270 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture.

WHAT'LL BE DOING

• You attract top-tier talent, especially for tech roles, by owning the entire hiring journey. From crafting job ads that speak to the right candidates to actively sourcing, guiding them through a great candidate experience, sparring with hiring managers, and closing contracts — you make it all happen.
• You bring strategic talent insights to the table, partnering with the Executive and Leadership Team to anticipate future skill needs, shape organizational design, and develop forward-looking hiring strategies that support long-term growth.
• You elevate our Employer Brand through bold, creative initiatives that resonate with top talent — leading campaigns, events, and messaging that strengthen our EVP and position DataGuard as an employer of choice.
• You partner closely with our People Partners to stay aligned on hiring needs and team dynamics across departments, driving process adherence between Talent Acquisition and People Operations to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience.
• You use automation and AI to speed up hiring and boost efficiency, creating a smooth, consistent process for both candidates and hiring teams.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world.
• Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs.
• Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market.
• Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget.
• Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO STRIVE IN YOUR NEW POSITION

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, ideally with a focus on tech, and a strong track record of hiring top talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Expertise in sourcing and full-cycle recruitment across both startup and corporate settings.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align hiring plans with business goals and team development.
• Creative and data-driven approach to attracting and engaging top talent.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a professional, relationship-focused mindset.
• Excellent command of German and strong business proficiency in English.

No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills– and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!