About Cortea We’re a small team with huge ambition. We build AI that takes the grunt work out of audits so humans can focus on what matters most. Backed by top-tier VCs. Real product. Real customers. Real problems to solve. Together, in our Berlin office. The Role You own how talent finds us and how we choose each other. You’ll design a fair, fast process, bring in exceptional people across Tech and Non-Tech, and help us protect and scale a culture we’re proud of. What you’ll do Own the funnel end to end: scope → JD → sourcing → structured interviews → offer → close Source and engage great people proactively; keep a healthy, diverse pipeline Raise the hiring bar: scorecards, trained interviewers, consistent candidate experience Shape our brand for Tech/AI talent with content, events, and a strong referral loop Be culture-positive: partner with founders on rituals, onboarding handover, and feedback loops You’ll be great at this if you Have 3 years of TA in a fast environment (startup/scale-up or agency) Have hired engineers and non-engineers and know the difference in how to assess them Communicate clearly, manage stakeholders, and make decisions move Can show sourcing and conversion metrics you’re proud of Think in systems and improve with data; bonus if you’ve built employer branding for engineers/AI How we work We value kindness candor execution, speed with care, and strong ownership We’re fully in-office in Berlin because we like building side by side We hire with structured interviews and clear scorecards to reduce bias Non-linear paths welcome. Career breaks welcome. If you’re unsure, apply. What we offer High impact from day one and a path to Head of Talent/People as we grow Competitive salary meaningful equity (range shared on the first call) In-office energy: shared lunches, whiteboard time, fast decisions, real teamwork Budget for tools, learning, and events you choose Interview process Intro (20 min): goals and context Expert interview (60 min): sourcing strategy, process design, quality in decisions Founders interview (60 min): collaboration, judgment, and culture add On-site half-day (Berlin): meet the team and work on a real life project