Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Employment Type: Full-time on permanent contract
Location: Vienna, Austria, Hybrid (office days: Mon, Wed, Fri / home office: Tue, Thu) - Remote work is not available.
Compensation: 55,000 - 67,000 + bonus and equity
*compensation dependent on related experience level
As a Ketryx Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support the success of a rapidly growing healthcare technology start-up company. We offer the autonomy and support that encourages your personal and professional growth as we continue to scale our team in the Vienna office.
At Ketryx, we’re building transformative software solutions for the healthcare industry, empowering R&D teams to move faster while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and safety. As we grow globally, we’re seeking a Vienna-based Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our expanding R&D team by identifying, screening, and delivering top-tier engineering talent.
You are a proven high-performer who consistently delivers results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. As a proactive self-starter, you take ownership of your work and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. You thrive in dynamic, fast-growing startup settings and are passionate about introducing fresh ideas and innovative sourcing strategies. You bring exceptional communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a collaborative approach that helps you build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike. Above all, you're driven by impact and excited to contribute meaningfully to our company’s growth and mission.
You are currently located in Vienna or able to relocate quickly. Unfortunately, we are unable to support non-EU citizens for the position at this time.
What You’ll Do- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
- Independently source top talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, local and international job boards, networking, and targeted cold outreach.
- Conduct structured screening interviews to evaluate candidates’ technical skills and cultural alignment with our mission.
- Deliver curated candidate shortlists, accompanied by comprehensive insights and strategic recommendations.
- Manage interview scheduling and logistics in coordination with internal teams.
- Provide valuable market intelligence and contribute to sourcing strategy as a trusted strategic partner.
- Work seamlessly with the People Operations and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure a smooth recruitment process
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in technical recruitment (Developers, IT Project Managers, Software Quality), preferably within R&D, engineering, or high-growth technology sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and consistently deliver results in fast-paced environments characterized by tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Skilled in leveraging strong communication abilities to proactively engage candidates through cold calling, relationship building, and diligent follow-up.
- Expertise in advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn networking, and headhunting, complemented by effective screening and stakeholder collaboration.
- Proven ability to craft and deliver compelling pitches that attract and engage top-tier talent.
- Exceptional command of written and spoken English.
- Proficient with applicant tracking systems (notably Greenhouse) and productivity tools such as Google Workspace.
Preferred:
- Experience recruiting for software engineering, AI or QA roles.
- Background in working with European or Austrian talent markets.
- Prior startup or scale-up recruiting experience.
Keywords: TA, MA, recruiting, recruitment, sourcing, talent acquisition, Human Resources, people operations, recruiter
- Competitive compensation
- Generous stock options possible
- Work in an exciting field with a positive impact on the world
- Opportunity to learn and grow as part of a global team
- Generous PTO for full-time
Ketryx is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances
Ketryx is saving and improving lives by making medical software safe and reliable. We empower software teams building medical applications to create safe, secure, and compliant products used by patients and providers worldwide. We believe that, by automating much of the documentation and quality processes, teams will be able to produce safer and more innovative medical software faster.
Ketryx is at the forefront of helping teams incorporate AI/ML into medical software and that’s why we need you!
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What We Do
Ketryx is the first and only connected application lifecycle management software for the life sciences industry. Our automation-based software enables companies building FDA-regulated software and AI-based applications to accelerate development through modern cloud-based tools while improving quality and compliance. Ketryx creates a real-time, and traceable, single source of truth by overlaying product development tools and connecting all items, risks, code, and tests. Teams reduce their time to market with automated documentation and improve their quality and compliance through the enforcement of SOPs across connected systems
