Talent Acquisition Manager (m/w/d)

Clera•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Manager to build and run our end-to-end recruiting function, working closely with the Recruiting Lead and leadership team. This role owns sourcing, process design, employer branding and offer negotiation to scale hiring efficiently and with high quality as the company grows.

Requirements

Proven track record executing recruiting processes across diverse roles and formats, with a clear sense of recruiting excellence.
Ability to define and implement lean, scalable recruiting processes from scratch.
Data-driven approach with measurable KPIs to assess recruiting effectiveness.
Broad knowledge of recruiting platforms and software and ability to configure and deploy them efficiently.
Demonstrated skill in quickly identifying candidates for both skill and cultural fit from large applicant pools.
Strong capability to pitch the company and roles convincingly to top candidates.
Ability to maintain high standards of candidate suitability even under pressure.

Responsibilities

Define clear role requirements in direct alignment with each hiring manager.
Fill the pipeline with high-potential candidates through active sourcing and channel activation.
Conduct efficient pre-screening and screening calls that produce actionable results.
Coordinate all steps of the hiring process to ensure smooth, timely progress.
Negotiate employment contracts through to successful closure.
Design strategy and operational structures for scalable recruiting.
Build and orchestrate lean, low-overhead administrative hiring processes.
Develop and implement employer branding initiatives.
Coordinate external partners (e.g., payroll, notary, tax advisors).
Support onboarding and offboarding activities.
Establish HR foundations: processes, tools, and team events in close collaboration with leadership.
Take full ownership for building the recruiting function from the ground up, operating with fast decision-making and high autonomy.