Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition (3-6 Months Contract / Freelance) (m/f/d)

Your mission

Location: Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)
Duration: 3-6 Months Contract
Level: Senior / Expert Freelance

We are seeking an  experienced temporary Senior Recruiter  to join us for a high-impact 3-6 month contract. This critical, hands-on role is focused on driving our rapid scaling efforts. We need a proven talent acquisition expert who has specifically helped startups transition into scale-ups, bringing immediate market intelligence and a track record of hiring pivotal growth-focused roles. This is a project-based role requiring independent management of the recruitment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale-Up Recruitment:  Independently manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of roles critical to our growth, focusing on volume and quality to support our transition from startup to scale-up.
• Direct Sourcing:  Proactively identify and engage high-caliber passive candidates using headhunting, networking, and expert sourcing techniques.
• Strategic Partner:  Quickly collaborate with hiring managers to understand critical business needs and implement immediate, tailored recruitment strategies for accelerated growth.
• Market Intelligence:  Provide up-to-date market trends and competitor intelligence to ensure our short-term hiring strategies are competitive and effective.
• Candidate Experience:  Serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring an outstanding and professional experience that reflects our company values, even within an accelerated process.
• ATS Management:  Efficiently utilize our applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage a high volume of candidates and ensure a data-driven process.

Your profile

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on recruiting experience, with a proven focus on helping  startups transition to scale-up  environments through strategic hiring.
• Extensive experience working as a  freelancer, contractor, or temporary staff  on high-volume, high-impact projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in proactively sourcing and attracting passive candidates for growth-critical roles.
• Proven ability to independently manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Languages: Fluent English is mandatory. German proficiency is recommended but not required.
• Location: Berlin-based, with flexibility for hybrid work.

Bonus Qualifications

• Fluency in German
• Experience conducting screening interviews and personality assessments.

Why us?

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours with core working hours, so you can strike the perfect work-life balance and successfully juggle sport, hobbies and your career
• A hybrid role in Berlin with up to three days of remote working per week
• An office at Gendarmenmarkt with events, a roof terrace, snacks and drinks
• A bespoke onboarding programme that enables you to develop your skills in your role very quickly and get to know NeuroNation’s organisation, products and teams
• A clear working structure where initiative and creativity are valued
• Flat hierarchies and an open feedback culture
• Varied tasks in a dynamic and innovative environment
• An energetic, motivated and well-organised team