Job description

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech scaleup with global reach, founded in Munich, Germany and now expanding internationally with our newest office in Houston, Texas. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruiter (f/m/d)

Starting Date: September 2025
Yearly Salary: €60,000 - €65,000 (fixed range, annual gross)
Equity: €10,000 - €30,000 in company shares
Benefits: Up to €5,000 annually
Work model: Full-time, Hybrid in Munich

Your role

At Orbem, we’re working at the intersection of deep tech and real-world impact — and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our growing talent team to support our mission of unleashing AI-powered MRI for everything and everyone.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll be responsible for the full recruitment cycle—from opening roles to onboarding new team members. You’ll help build a skilled, diverse team by combining strategic sourcing, recruitment analytics, and stakeholder management.

You’ll lead hiring efforts with a focus on transparency, fairness, timely communication, and a great candidate experience. Using data and AI tools, you’ll optimize recruitment processes, track performance metrics, and continuously improve hiring outcomes.

This role is ideal for a purpose-driven recruiter who thrives on process improvement and scaling high-impact teams.

Your day-to-day

As a key member of the talent acquisition team, you will be responsible for stakeholder management, sourcing top talent, tracking recruitment data, driving process improvements, and taking pride in successfully closing roles.

Your activities include:

Active Sourcing & Talent Attraction:

Use a variety of sourcing techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, and job boards) to identify and engage top talent.
Build and maintain a pipeline of strong candidates for both current and future positions.
Proactively reach out to passive candidates and build relationships with high-potential talent.

Full-Cycle Recruitment:

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job posting to onboarding, ensuring an efficient and seamless experience for all stakeholders.
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, create job descriptions, and define an ideal candidate profile.
Lead interviews and champion Orbem’s culture.
Ensure smooth onboarding by collaborating with our People Success Team and other departments.

Data-Driven Recruitment:

Track and analyze recruitment data (e.g., time-to-hire, source of hire) to optimize processes and ensure recruitment goals are met.

Process Improvement:

Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction.
Implement best practices to streamline the recruiting lifecycle and reduce time-to-fill.
Stay updated on industry trends and leverage new tools, technologies, and strategies to improve efficiency.

Stakeholder Experience:

Ensure every candidate has a positive experience, regardless of the outcome of their application.
Represent the company culture and values through every step of the recruiting process.

Job requirements

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.
We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.
We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable’. We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Experience and skills

5+ years of experience as a full-cycle recruiter or in a similar talent acquisition role.
Deep expertise in active sourcing techniques and confident using a variety of recruitment platforms.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Background in startup/scale-up environments, comfortable with the multidisciplinary nature of growing teams.
Proven track record in data-driven recruitment, with a passion for using metrics to continuously improve hiring outcomes.
Skilled at managing multiple requisitions and shifting priorities without losing focus.
Experienced in working with ATS systems and HR tech tools to streamline processes and enhance candidate experience.
Brings a proactive, innovative, and results-oriented mindset to every search.
Genuinely passionate about recruitment, and you see it as a long-term career path.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

You bring a strategic mindset paired with technical expertise, enabling you to navigate complex recruitment challenges with ease.
You have hands-on experience with AI-powered tools to enhance sourcing, candidate matching, and decision-making.
Your Recruiting Operations (RecOps) knowledge allows you to optimize systems, workflows, and processes at scale.
You’re skilled at building trust and strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers.
You’ve successfully implemented process automation—from candidate communication flows to tracking key recruiting metrics.
You are fluent in German, enabling you to engage effectively in both local and international settings.
You thrive in a collaborative team environment, understanding that great hiring outcomes come from working closely with others.

What we offer

International Environment: Join a team with 30+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

Attractive Compensation Package:

Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.
Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.
Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.
Fitness Membership: Access to Urban Sports Club and Wellpass.
Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.
Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

Work-Life Integration:

Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.
WFH Perks: Get €185 to upgrade your home office + a sleek external monitor on us!
30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.
Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.
Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.
Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you.

Your team

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: www.orbem.ai

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!

Talent Acquisition Manager (f/m/d)