Jobs in Potsdam, United States

Melotech is revolutionizing media and entertainment. We create art through technology for humans to enjoy. In just 18 months, our work has been heard, watched and loved for over 2 billion minutes worldwide.
Founded by entrepreneur and investor Soheil Mirpour, we are backed by top VCs Cherry Ventures, Speedinvest and GFC, alongside world-class angels from firms such as Spotify, Blackstone and KKR.

As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll serve as a strategic partner to leadership, architecting the hiring engine that powers our growth. You won’t just fill seats; you will translate business goals into execution by designing scalable recruitment strategies, building robust talent pipelines and refining the candidate experience across business, technology, and creative roles. This is a high-impact role where you will take full ownership of our talent ecosystem and directly shape the future of our fast-paced, high-growth organization.

On a typical day, your tasks may include:

• Collaborate with department heads on role definition, workforce planning, and organizational development to align talent strategy with business objectives

• Define selection criteria, ideal candidate profiles, and job specifications for business, technical, and creative positions

• Own end-to-end hiring from intake to offer acceptance, implementing new recruitment methods and systems to continuously improve the process

• Actively source and identify top talent across platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, communities, and niche networks to build a strong and diverse talent pipeline.

• Conduct structured interviews and coordinate debrief sessions to evaluate technical capabilities, cultural fit, and long-term potential

• Track recruitment metrics, pipeline health, and conversion rates to identify process bottlenecks and drive continuous improvements

You're a strategic talent partner with strong analytical insight. Your strength lies in translating hiring goals and workforce plans into clear, actionable recruiting strategies while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. You've partnered closely with leadership teams to drive high-impact hiring initiatives and excel at communicating across technical, product, and business functions to align on needs and deliver top talent. Typically, your profile will look like this:

• Degree in Business, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment roles with demonstrated strategic impact; proven track record in high-growth or scale-up environments preferred

• Demonstrated experience in leading the full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and managing candidates through the entire hiring journey.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the confidence to contribute ideas and improve processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus

• Strong sourcing capabilities across LinkedIn and other talent platforms, with a focus on building diverse, high-quality pipelines.

• Operational knowledge to design employee experiences that ensure a seamless connection with subsequent HR administrative tasks.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and ATS systems required; strong working knowledge of Ashby, Juicebox, and LinkedIn Recruiter preferred

You are one of the first employees of an ambitious team, changing the world of media and entertainment. Being early means every decision you make shapes our trajectory. You're not a cog in the machine but the captain of your own ship, rewarded for performance and respected for leadership. Flat hierarchies mean that your voice matters, your ideas get implemented, and your impact is immediate.

We pay competitive salaries and make you an owner of the business with equity. We work remotely to give you complete freedom over your life, while meeting regularly around the world for global offsites where we strategize, bond, and push boundaries together.

We hire on a rolling basis. Earliest starting date is always ASAP.

Once you begin our process, you can progress from start to offer within a week, depending on how quickly you can move through each stage:

1. Initial interview: 30-minute introductory call - getting to know you

2. Take-home case study: Real-world project - showcase your skills and working style

3. Founder interview: 90-minute interview with our CEO - going deep on all topics

4. Team interview: Individual or group interview with other team members - depending on position

5. Offer, contract signing and onboarding

Note: As we are still in stealth, you will learn more about Melotech as you progress through the stages. By the end of the Founder interview, you will have a full grasp of our business and the details of your role.