Sr Talent Acquisition Manager (f/m/d)

About Focused Energy

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a long-time entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. With the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion, a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach, suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead talent acquisition efforts in Germany. This role will play a critical part in hiring exceptional talent across science, engineering, and business functions, acting as a strategic partner to hiring managers and the leadership team. You will collaborate closely with our US-based recruiting and people teams to ensure a consistent and effective global hiring approach. Fluency in both English and German is required.

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruitment across a range of disciplines such as science, engineering, finance, marketing, etc.

• Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, define hiring needs, and guide effective hiring decisions

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent, including passive candidates

• Conduct initial screenings and interviews, assessing both technical skills and cultural fit

• Provide structured feedback and regular updates to hiring managers and stakeholders

• Advise teams on labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best hiring practices

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data in our applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process

• Represent Focused Energy at industry events, job fairs, and in employer branding initiatives

• Collaborate with the global recruiting team to share knowledge, improve processes, and align hiring efforts across regions

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment across various functions, with a heavy preference for expertise in technical and engineering roles

• Proficient in sourcing tools and strategies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, and niche job boards

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and influence across all levels

• Comfortable managing multiple hiring processes independently and prioritizing in a dynamic setting

• Experience with applicant tracking systems

• Passionate about recruiting metrics and data

• Fluency in English. Fluency in German.

• Preferred: Experience in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment

• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing or hardware-related industries

• Preferred: Experience recruiting internationally outside of Europe

Why work with Us?

• Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.

• Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

• Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers, and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.

• Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges, and shaping the future of our company.

• Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.

• Vacation Days: We support your work-life balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.

• Flexibility: Work should fit around your life, not the other way around. We offer the ability to work from our office, but some flexibility to work from home as well.

• Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a canteen with delicious lunch options daily.

• Retirement Plan: If you decide on a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.

• Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.