Graduate talent manager

Bending Spoons is striving to build one of the all-time great companies that focuses on innovation and high ethical standards. They are seeking a Graduate Talent Manager who will own the hiring process end-to-end, find exceptional talent, and maintain high hiring standards while continuously improving recruiting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own hiring end-to-end. Run the full recruiting loop—from sourcing to final decision—using AI and modern tooling to accelerate the process while applying human judgment where it matters most
• Find exceptional talent. Proactively identify and engage top candidates across multiple channels, combining outreach, data, and new technologies to surface the strongest people
• Build high-signal evaluations. Design and run structured assessments—tests, interviews, and other evaluation methods—that produce clear signal and support confident hiring decisions
• Maintain a high talent bar. Assess candidates rigorously to ensure every hire meets the company’s standards
• Continuously upgrade the system. Improve recruiting workflows to make hiring faster, more scalable, and more consistent

Skills

• Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter
• Drive. You're extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar
• Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You're reliable, honest, and transparent
• Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English

Benefits

• Access to equity in the company
• If you're offered a permanent contract, you'll also be able to receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, allowing you to participate in the value we create together.
• If relocating to Italy, you may be eligible for a 50% tax reduction.
• Flexible hours
• Remote working
• Unlimited backing for learning and training
• Top-of-the-market health insurance
• A rich relocation package
• Generous parental support
• A yearly retreat to a stunning location
• Generous travel and accommodation assistance

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