Job Description

Hi there! We are Yes!IQ, and we are not looking for “just another recruiter.” We are looking for a specialist who will become part of a company shaping a new approach to hiring in the DACH market: modern tools, flexible processes, and high service standards. If autonomy, impact, and growth matter to you - this opportunity is for you.

About Yes!IQ

Yes!IQ is a next-gen European agency focused on delivering innovative recruitment and HR solutions for businesses across Europe. We work with modern standards: active sourcing, customized ATS processes, and transparent analytics.

Our mission is to align the interests of businesses and candidates and make hiring in Europe transparent, efficient, and fast - while adhering to the highest GDPR standards and ethical communication practices.

Culture & Benefits

Ownership & impact. You will have autonomy and direct influence on the processes you build. Key decisions on tools, channels, and strategies are made together with the team. System & quality. Our culture is based on analytics, structured processes, and continuous improvement. We use modern TA approaches (competency-based interviews, pipeline health, Airtable-ATS). Sustainability mindset. At Yes!IQ, we see recruitment as building long-term, sustainable matches between businesses and candidates. We focus on ethical communication, lasting partnerships, and responsible growth. DACH focus. Work in one of Europe’s most demanding markets, gaining in-depth knowledge of local labor laws and professional ethics. Transparent compensation. Timely payment of base salary + success fee + performance-based bonuses directly linked to your results. Professional growth. Knowledge sharing, focus sessions, and a clear career track with the perspective to grow.
If quality, structure, and the chance to build a TA function from scratch in an international market matter to you - Yes!IQ is your place.

About Yes!IQ Team

We are at the stage of forming our team, which creates a unique opportunity for new colleagues to influence culture and processes from the very beginning. At Yes!IQ, you are not a “cog in the machine” but a partner in developing the recruitment function. You will work closely with the company founder and experts already leading client projects in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. We are a small but ambitious team growing alongside our clients and creating space for professional development.

About Role

In this role, you are the key recruitment specialist for the DACH market. From analyzing client requests to developing sourcing strategies and supporting candidates through onboarding - you oversee the entire cycle. This is an opportunity to build processes from the ground up, implement modern practices, and directly influence the company’s growth quality.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment cycle from client briefing to candidate onboarding, including participation in process design and implementation. Create and publish engaging job ads on Xing, StepStone, Indeed.de, LinkedIn, Kununu, and other platforms. Source candidates via Boolean, X-Ray, LinkedIn Recruiter, Xing TalentManager, CV databases, and niche communities (Slack, GitHub, Telegram, etc.). Conduct interviews: screening, competency-based, and cultural fit. Support clients and candidates with regular updates, consulting, and ensuring successful hires. Maintain CRM/ATS (Airtable) and track analytics (time-to-fill, conversion rates, pipeline health, source-of-hire, etc.).

Requirements / Qualifications

Hard skills:

2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (ideally within the DACH region). Proven track record of filling positions of varying complexity. Strong sourcing skills (Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, Xing TalentManager, etc.). Strong interview and candidate assessment techniques. Experience filling roles of varying complexity, including IT/Digital. Knowledge of German labor market basics and job boards. Familiarity with ATS/CRM (Lever, Greenhouse, etc.), readiness to use Airtable. GDPR compliance and documentation discipline. Ability to maintain clear documentation and reporting. Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).

Soft skills:

structured thinking, accountability, cross-cultural communication, sales and presentation skills, analytical mindset, and emotional intelligence.

What We Offer

High impact and autonomy: you will shape the TA foundation for the DACH region. Flexible Work: remote work (part-time or full-time). Compensation: base salary + success fee + performance bonuses. Career Growth: Senior Recruiter / TA Specialist ? Team Lead ? Head of TA, DACH. Team Building Opportunity: chance to build your own team for early hires.

Hiring Process:

CV Screening ? HR Interview ? Case Study Interview (DACH-scenarios) ? Offer

Additional notes

We are open to

cooperation with freelancers on a success-fee model.*

Paid traineeship available for motivated Junior/Intern recruiters (with mentoring and a track into full-time).*
We consider applicants regardless of residence, gender, age, or background, but will only respond to those who best fit the role requirements.*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Experience:

Recruiting / Talent Acquisition: 2 years (Required)
Language:

English and German (Required)
Work Location: Remote