Talent Acquisition Manager (fmx)

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join ExoMatter as a Talent Acquisition Manager (f/m/x). In this role you will be responsible for driving the hiring process to manage our ambitious growth.

Become part of a deep tech and software startup based in Munich and revolutionize materials development with us. ExoMatter is a spin-off of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and part of the UnternehmerTUM family of startups. We have a first product on the market with paying customers like CMBlu and BSH and a strong upward trajectory.

Why are we doing this

At ExoMatter we accelerate sustainable innovation by helping companies discover and design new materials faster using data simulations and AI.

We need you to succeed!

Do you think along these lines

1. If you are equally convinced that only with more efficient materials can we tackle the climate crisis
2. You are a maker and want to turn visions into reality. See your impact directly!

You love working in a dynamic team: trusting exchanging feedback and taking responsibility is most crucial.

Tasks

• You will own and continuously improve our entire hiring process - from defining needs and sourcing to ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and building a scalable recruiting infrastructure
• Write job postings and clarify requirements for new hires in close collaboration with the hiring manager
• Screen CVs for fit with our company and values as well as the requirements of the position
• Set up manage and lead screening interviews with candidates as the first interview stage; document results and manage the funnel
• Support later stages of the interview process by coordinating interview schedules with the hiring manager
• Track and analyze hiring metrics (time-to-hire source efficiency funnel conversion) to identify improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Marketing to strengthen our employer brand through social media events and content highlighting our mission and team
• Occasionally carry out active sourcing of talent for instance through LinkedIn
• Occasionally collaborate with external recruiters

Requirements

• You hold a degree in Human Resources Business Psychology or a related field or have gained equivalent practical experience in recruiting
• You have 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience ideally in a startup or scaleup company and with an international team
• You have excellent people skills and can easily convey our company values and identify candidates matching those
• You are a positive and outgoing person and dont mind speaking with people all day
• You have an appreciation for deeply technical and scientific topics and roles
• You live in the Munich area or are willing to move there (support with finding housing is provided)
• You are willing to work at least 50% of your time on-site
• Fluent in spoken and written English & German

Benefits

• Competitive package of salary virtual stock options and benefits
• Attractive company culture in a quickly-growing startup of 20 people
• 50 EUR per month of public transportation ticket for Munich and entire Germany (Deutschlandticket) covered
• Flexible work hours with strong focus on work-life balance far beyond industry standard
• Free choice between latest ThinkPads or MacBooks for business and private use
• Full time position part-time work possible upon agreement
• Hybrid work with flexible arrangement between on-site work in our modern Munich office and remote work

Join a purpose-driven team combining science software and entrepreneurship to make a real impact on sustainability!

Start date: 15 Jan 2026 or 1 Feb 2026