(Senior) Talent Acquisition Manager (f/m/x)

suena; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2–3 days onsite)

30 days vacation

Urban Sports Club membership

Pet-friendly office

Rooftop terrace and canteen

Ergonomic desks and office hardware

Job summary

suena energy is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to own end-to-end recruiting for commercial, finance, trading and tech roles in a Hamburg-based, hybrid setup. You will refine interview workflows, own sourcing channels, and partner with managers to define roles, while shaping KPI-driven hiring and employer branding with Marketing.

You’ll collaborate with the People Lead on strategic changes and new tools, ensuring inclusive candidate experiences and clear decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven recruiting track record in tech-driven, fast-paced environments.
• You build roadmaps, not just job ads.
• Experience with structured interviews and assessment tools.
• You challenge hiring managers when needed, collaboratively, not combatively.
• Candidate experience is a craft to you, not a checkbox.
• Direct communicator who pushes back when something's off.

Responsibilities

• Own Talent Acquisition end-to-end across commercial, finance, trading and tech roles.
• Take what's already running and scale the interview process, assessments, and workflows.
• Own sourcing and channel strategy to find people before they are looking.
• Partner with hiring managers on role definition and process.
• Build KPI tracking to measure what’s actually working in hiring.
• Collaborate with Marketing on employer branding that reflects who we are.
• Work with the People Lead on strategic changes and new tools.

Skills

Tech recruiting

Sourcing strategy

Structured interviews

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

German-English fluency

Communication

Job description

Intro

Hamburg | Hybrid with 2-3 days onsite | 60.000 € - 65.000 € p.a. (40 hrs/week) | 30 days vacation | German / English C1

Are you excited about owning Talent Acquisition for a team that is scaling as fast as the energy transition itself? The foundations are already there. What we need now is someone who delivers on the day-to-day and helps shape how we grow from here. Join suena energy as (Senior) Talent Acquisition Manager (f/m/x) and help us hire the team that takes suena into its next growth phase.

suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewable energies.

Our vision: a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently. With our AI-based optimization and trading software, we maximize the revenues of operators of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets on short-term electricity and balancing markets - while simultaneously minimizing their risks.

We're a 50+ person team that is fast-paced by nature, but the kind of place where people actually look out for each other. Following our successful Series A, we're investing in expanding our team - and we're excited to strengthen our team with new talent and continue growing together!

Your mission

• Own Talent Acquisition end-to-end - from sourcing and interviews to offer, across commercial, finance, trading and tech roles.
• Take what's already running and make it scale - our interview process, assessment step and workflows exist; you keep refining them as we grow.
• Own sourcing and channel strategy - find people before they're looking, not just when a req opens.
• Partner with hiring managers on role definition and process - structured interviews, clear decision-making, no gut-feeling hires.
• Build out KPI tracking - so we know what's actually working in our hiring, not just how many CVs came in.
• Work with Marketing on employer branding that reflects who we really are, not generic startup copy.
• Work with Marietta, our People Lead, on the bigger strategic calls - leveling changes, new tools, process design - with direct sparring from the Talent Partner who built our current process.

Your profile

• Proven recruiting track record in tech-driven, fast-paced environments - across a broad range of roles, not just one function.
• You build roadmaps, not just job ads - you translate headcount plans into prioritized action yourself.
• Experience with structured interviews and assessment tools - you care about reducing bias, not just filling seats fast.
• You challenge hiring managers when needed - on role definition, on process, on decisions - collaboratively, not combatively.
• Candidate experience is a craft to you, not a checkbox you tick at the end.
• Direct communicator - you raise issues, push back when something's off, and follow through.
• Fluent in German and English (C1 each) - working language is English, but you navigate German stakeholders just as confidently.

Why us?

• People at the Core: Clear structures, democratic decisions, and a feedback culture where your voice counts.
• Shape the Future: Contribute to the energy transition by working on sustainable energy solutions in a growing market environment.
• Connecting & Co-Creating: Strategy off-sites and onsite weeks for real collaboration and shared ideas.
• Work Your Way: Home office and flexible hours - you know what works best for you and your team.
• Good Vibes: Yoga, shared lunches, after-work fun - we keep the energy up, even when it's busy.
• Body & Mind: Urban Sports Club membership, wellbeing check-ins, and mental health support - your energy matters.
• New Office: 10th-floor office with rooftop terrace, canteen, great views, ergonomic desks, hardware of your choice, and a pet-friendly environment.
• Sustainable Extras: Deutschlandticket, FutureBens, and more - supporting your mobility and future.

What else?

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out - your contact is Kathi (Interim Talent Partner

You’ll hear back from us within 5 working days of your application. We value your time and want to make the process as transparent as possible.Once we receive your application, we'll send you a confirmation email outlining the next steps and what you can expect from our interview process.

We can't wait to meet you!

suena energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and reject any form of discrimination. It is important to us to create an inclusive environment for all our team members. We want to particularly emphasize that our call for applicants is addressed to all genders. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.

About us

suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewables. Our vision: a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently - and where we actively accelerate the energy transition by enabling batteries and renewables to power our grids. With our AI-based optimization and trading software, we maximize the value and market participation of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets in short-term electricity and balancing markets - while minimizing risk for operators.

We're a 50+ person team that's fast-paced by nature, but the kind of place where people actually look out for each other. Following our successful Series A, we're on a strong growth trajectory and continue to expand - impacting the future of energy together every day. At suena, you'll find the freedom to shape your work, bring your ideas to life, and help accelerate the energy transition as part of a passionate, cross-functional team.

Ready to make a difference? Find your next challenge with us!

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