Talent Acquisition Manager

CesiumAstro; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Munich is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts. The role includes managing a team of recruiters, developing hiring strategies, and ensuring a consistent candidate experience. Ideal candidates will have 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a focus on technical recruiting, and possess strong analytical and decision-making skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the company's growth.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting.
• 1–3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals.
• Lead end-to-end recruiting for complex, high-priority, and leadership roles.
• Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Team Leadership

Technical Recruiting

Analytical Thinking

ATS Platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Greenhouse

Lever

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

SeekOut

Job description

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Talent Acquisition Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and are passionate about technology and helping a company scale, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts while managing and developing a team of recruiters. This role is both strategic and hands-on, partnering closely with business leaders to execute hiring plans, support workforce planning, and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across technical and business functions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals to drive consistent hiring results.
• Set clear goals, track performance, and provide ongoing feedback and development support.
• Oversee requisition allocation, workload balance, and day-to-day team execution.
• Support onboarding and growth of new team members.
• Lead end-to-end recruiting for complex, high-priority, and leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies.
• Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Drive structured interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer execution.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR, and leadership to align on hiring priorities.
• Support workforce planning, including headcount tracking and hiring forecasts.
• Provide market insights on talent availability and competitive landscape.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, executives, and cross-functional partners.
• Communicate regularly on hiring progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Influence stakeholders and guide decision-making to improve hiring outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting.
• 1–3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.
• Experience hiring for technical roles, preferably within aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices and hiring strategies for complex roles.
• Expertise with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut).
• Experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decisions and improve recruiting performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.