Sr Talent Acquisition Manager (f/m/d)

About Focused Energy

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand.

The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a long‑time entrepreneur who has founded several successful startups.

By developing and commercializing laser‑induced inertial fusion, we are building a clean and highly efficient power generation technology that can secure a scalable future energy supply.

• What You’ll Do
• Own full‑cycle recruitment across a range of disciplines such as science, engineering, finance, marketing, and more.
• Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, define hiring needs, and guide effective hiring decisions.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent, including passive candidates.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews, assessing both technical skills and cultural fit.
• Provide structured feedback and regular updates to hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Advise teams on labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best hiring practices.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate data in our applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Ensure a high‑quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Represent Focused Energy at industry events, job fairs, and in employer branding initiatives.
• Collaborate with the global recruiting team to share knowledge, improve processes, and align hiring efforts across regions.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment across various functions, with a strong preference for technical and engineering roles.
• Proficient in sourcing tools and strategies, including Linked In Recruiter, Gem, and niche job boards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and influence across all levels.
• Comfortable managing multiple hiring processes independently and prioritizing in a dynamic setting.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Passionate about recruiting metrics and data.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Preferred: Experience in a fast‑paced startup or high‑growth environment.
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing or hardware‑related industries.
• Preferred: Experience recruiting internationally outside of Europe.
• Why Work with Us
• Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting‑edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
• Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology and develop your career.
• Collaborative

Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top‑tier scientists, engineers, and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.

• Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges, and shaping the future of our company.
• Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options.
• Vacation Days: 30 days of vacation per year.
• Flexibility: Work should fit around your life. We offer the ability to work from our office and some flexibility to work from home.
• Snacks and Drinks: Healthy snacks and drinks are available. Our Darmstadt office offers a canteen with daily lunch options.
• Retirement Plan: If you opt for a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.
• Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding and build a strong, supportive company culture.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

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