About this role
What we’re looking for <p>We are looking for a hands-on Recruiting Specialist to own and drive our full-cycle hiring across tech and commercial functions. You will be a core part of our People team – building pipelines, running structured processes, and securing the talent that shapes our next chapter.</p><p>This is an operational role for someone who gets things done. Strong hands-on recruiting experience in tech and/or commercial hiring is non-negotiable. A background in defense or deep tech environments is a strong plus.</p> The day-to-day <ul><li>Own full-cycle recruiting across tech and commercial roles</li><li>Source and engage candidates proactively via LinkedIn and other channels</li><li>Run structured interview processes and coordinate with hiring managers</li><li>Manage and maintain our ATS (Personio) and keep pipelines clean and up to date</li><li>Build talent pools for critical and recurring hiring needs</li><li>Act as a strong brand ambassador and represent 24I credibly to candidates</li><li>Continuously improve hiring processes, scorecards and documentation</li><li>Support onboarding handover and close collaboration with the People team</li></ul> You should apply if you <ul><li>Have proven full-cycle recruiting experience – ideally across tech and commercial roles</li><li>Are operationally strong, structured and able to manage multiple open roles simultaneously</li><li>Have hands-on experience with Personio or a comparable ATS</li><li>Communicate confidently and professionally with candidates and senior stakeholders</li><li>Work independently, take ownership, and push processes forward without being chased</li><li>Are based in Munich or willing to relocate</li></ul> Nice to haves <ul><li>Background in defense, aerospace or deep tech recruiting</li><li>Experience building recruiting processes from scratch in a startup environment</li></ul> What we offer <ul><li>Real impact & ownership: Build and shape hiring at one of Europe's most exciting defense tech startups – with direct responsibility from day one.</li><li>Mission-driven environment: Work on technologies that matter for European security and sovereignty.</li><li>Competitive package: Competitive salary, EGYM Wellpass, corporate benefits, and equity options aligned with role and level.</li><li>Deep tech environment: Get close to the product, the engineers, and the mission – not just the process.</li><li>Grow fast: Real ownership from day one, with the opportunity to grow into a People Lead role as we scale.</li><li>Startup mindset meets defence innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas.</li><li>Strong team: International, driven colleagues and a culture built on exchange, trust, and shared success.</li></ul>