About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.

We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today.

About the team

You will join an international Talent Acquisition team of nine recruiters, coordinator and sourcers supporting hiring across highly specialised defence, engineering and technology functions.

Your mission

As a Staff Talent Acquisition Partner, you will own strategic hiring across STARK's engineering, manufacturing, and business functions while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will shape hiring strategy, influence workforce planning, and lead recruitment initiatives that directly support the company's rapid growth across Europe. Beyond delivering exceptional hiring outcomes, you will drive continuous improvement of recruitment processes, mentor colleagues, and help elevate the Talent Acquisition function.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior, technical, and business-critical roles across multiple European locations.

• Partner with senior Hiring Managers and leadership to define hiring strategies, workforce planning, and recruitment priorities.

• Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies for highly specialised engineering, manufacturing, and operational talent.

• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing market intelligence, talent insights, and hiring recommendations.

• Drive structured assessment processes to ensure consistent, objective, and high-quality hiring decisions.

• Coach Hiring Managers on interviewing best practices, candidate experience, and recruitment excellence.

• Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to support scalability and operational efficiency.

• Own recruiting data, pipeline health, and reporting within Greenhouse, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.

• Mentor junior recruiters and contribute to the development of best practices across the Talent Acquisition team.

• Support employer branding initiatives and strategic hiring projects across STARK

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and German at C1 level or equivalent.

• Significant experience as a Talent Partner, Senior Recruiter, or Talent Acquisition Partner in an in-house or agency environment.

• Proven success recruiting complex engineering, manufacturing, technical, or operational roles across multiple functions.

• Demonstrated ability to partner credibly with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions.

• Strong experience developing sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill technical positions.

• Excellent understanding of European talent markets and cross-border hiring.

• Highly structured, data-driven, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and hands-on execution.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting within defence, aerospace, robotics, autonomy, or deep-tech industries.

• Experience mentoring recruiters or leading Talent Acquisition initiatives.

• Familiarity with Greenhouse or comparable Applicant Tracking Systems.

• Experience supporting international scaling or greenfield hiring projects.