Talent Acquisition Manager (m/f/d)

• HOLY is the soft drink revolution: With our powdered drinks HOLY Energy, HOLY Hydration, and HOLY Iced Tea, you get amazing taste across 50+ flavors while maintaining a good conscience—for your body & the environment.
• Over 2M loyal customers: Started in a shared apartment by three best friends, we have scaled to Europe\’s fastest growing consumer brand—and our cult-like community, the HOLY Squad, loves it: 4.6 stars on reviews.io speak for themselves.
• From D2C to Global Omnichannel: In less than four years, we\’ve profitably scaled HOLY to more than €150M D2C revenue in DACH, FR, and the UK. Now scaling our retail business, we\’re on an exciting transition to becoming a true omnichannel rocketship.
• We are still just getting started: Backed by the world\’s best consumer investors, we aim to revolutionize the soft drink industry and build a generational love brand: tastier, healthier & more sustainable. Our team of 100+ people aims high (Coca-Cola, we\’re coming for you!).

About the Position

As HOLY moves from a high-performing D2C brand toward a global omnichannel player, our People team sits at the core of our growth strategy. As our new Talent Acquisition Manager, you\’ll play a crucial role in scaling HOLY\’s team with the right talent as we become the world\’s most loved drink brand.

You\’ll own the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing to closing candidates, while building scalable hiring infrastructure as we grow. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance quality hiring with operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment Excellence
  Own end-to-end recruiting processes across functions – from initial outreach to successful close. Build and maintain a high-quality candidate pipeline while delivering exceptional experiences at every touchpoint. Maintain top quality standards to ensure we\’re bringing in not just skill matches but true culture adds.
• Talent Acquisition Infrastructure
  Continuously optimize our ATS, develop structured interview plans, and create standardized templates for consistent evaluation.
• Hiring Manager Support
  Collaborate closely with department leaders to define role requirements, refine job descriptions, and create comprehensive interview plans.
• Strategic Sourcing & Headhunting
  Proactively identify and engage candidates through creative channels and advanced Boolean techniques. Build talent communities for critical roles and maintain relationships with high-potential candidates. Leverage both traditional and innovative sourcing approaches to build diverse talent pipelines.
• Employer Brand Elevation
  Contribute to creating compelling content that resonates with potential candidates and positions us as an employer of choice.

About You

We\’re looking for someone who combines recruitment expertise with a passion for building great teams:

Core Mindset & Qualities:

• You are proactive: You take initiative and don\’t wait for perfect instructions, finding creative solutions to hiring challenges.
• You are detail-oriented: You understand that candidate experience matters and pay close attention to communication, scheduling, and follow-ups.
• You are adaptable: You thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly and you can juggle multiple hiring processes simultaneously.
• You are people-focused: You have excellent interpersonal skills and can build relationships with candidates and hiring managers alike.
• You are process-driven: You understand the importance of creating scalable systems and can document and improve hiring workflows.

Experience & Expertise:

• Experience in Talent Acquisition: You have at least 2-3 years of experience in a recruitment role, preferably in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.
• Sourcing Excellence: You\’re an expert in LinkedIn and boolean search techniques to find the best candidates.
• Structured Interviewing: You have experience conducting structured interviews with a focus on cultural fit.
• HR Systems: You\’re familiar with HR systems (experience with Personio is a strong plus).
• Technical Skills: Experience with Notion is a plus.
• Language proficiency: Fluency in English is required; German is a plus but not mandatory.

In today\’s job market, A-players have many options to choose from. As part of our offer, we prioritise providing a productive working environment and opportunities for growth. In addition to competitive compensation, including company shares, you can expect:

• A successful and growing company: Join a company that has been growing profitable and quickly for the last 36+ months and have raised a series A, while many other e-commerce companies are struggling.
• Huge impact and career growth: Enjoy huge impact and hence explosive career growth, build your own market, and shape HOLY\’s internationalisation in a top market
• Awesome team: Join an awesome team of colleagues who are ambitious, funny, down-to-earth, and authentic. Get to know us and see for yourself!
• Top product: Marketing is important, but a good product is essential. Our differentiated soft drinks have won over customers. Check out our Trustpilot reviews or contact us for free samples.
• Startup culture: Join a startup culture that values flat hierarchies, fast pace, and personal development. With us, you can make a real impact.
• Competitive salary: Strong salary + equity package + benefits.
• Perfect setup: Enjoy a perfect setup that includes all the requirements of a modern employer, such as a central office in Berlin Prenzlauerberg, flexible working hours, and much more.

Find out more about HOLY and our team on our careers page.

The Process

We’re growing fast—and we’re ready for you to start as soon as possible. That said, we’re also patient enough to wait for the right person. Quality beats speed.

The full process typically takes 2–3 weeks.

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