Talent Acquisition Partner (All Genders)

At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners  with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.

WHY JOIN US

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
• You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
• We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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

YOUR MISSION

We’re looking for a Talent Partner in Kyiv — someone who combines hands-on recruitment with a strategic mindset. You’ll own the full hiring cycle, help shape how we hire across teams, and make sure both candidates and hiring managers have a smooth and meaningful experience. 

This is a role for someone who loves building: processes, relationships, and a strong hiring culture. Success in this role means not simply filling vacancies, but improving the quality, speed and predictability of hiring across your portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for a range of roles (technical, engineering, operations, and more).
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, structure job requirements, and define hiring priorities.
• Build and maintain a consistent recruitment process: from intake and job descriptions to scorecards, feedback loops, and offers.
• Source proactively, map markets, and maintain a healthy talent pipeline.
• Conduct interviews and ensure every candidate gets a fair, transparent, and human experience.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide insights on process efficiency and quality of hire.
• Collaborate with the People team on employer branding, onboarding experience, and continuous improvements.
• Spot patterns, bring structure, and help the team grow smarter, not just faster.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE MISSION

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment (tech, engineering, R&D, hardware or manufacturing environments).
• Strong motivation to contribute to the defense capabilities of Ukraine and NATO allies.
• Hands-on sourcing skills: confident use of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and market mapping techniques.
• Experience with ATS systems (e.g. Greenhouse, Personio, Lever, or similar) and ability to keep pipelines structured and transparent.
• Familiarity with structured / competency-based interviewing and use of scorecards for fair evaluation.
• Comfortable working with recruitment metrics and dashboards (e.g. time-to-hire, funnel conversion, offer acceptance).
• Knowledge of market research and talent mapping across different regions.
• Basic understanding of employer branding principles and ability to create engaging job descriptions or hiring materials.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Forms), experience with Notion, Confluence, or Figma is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — you can build trust, advise, and challenge when needed.
• Structured, analytical, and proactive approach — you enjoy improving systems and making things work better.
• Upper-Intermediate level of English.

If you see yourself in this role and want to help us build a thoughtful, people-centered hiring culture — we’d love to hear from you.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Greenhouse or a comparable ATS.
• Experience recruiting within defence, aerospace, deep tech, or another regulated technology environment.
• Experience supporting organisational growth, new market entry, or site build-ups across multiple European countries.

If you're interested in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English. We're looking forward to meeting you!

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.