Hey, we’re BRAINR.
Our mission is to build the intelligent brain for every food factory, with the only AI-powered factory management software for the food industry, bringing together machines, sensors, software, and people.
We’ve recently secured a record-breaking €11M Seed Round, the largest in Portugal’s history, to take our mission global. And we’re getting there, because today over 25% of all meat production in Portugal is already managed by BRAINR.
Along the way, we’ve been recognized as the Best Factory Digitization Solution at Food 4 Future in Spain, selected for EUROPA’s 100 most promising startups, and named a Top Cloud-Based MES Solution by Manufacturing Tech Insights.
What sets us apart isn’t just the tech. It’s the people. Our leadership team combines deep industry know-how with world-class tech expertise, giving you the chance to learn and grow faster than anywhere else.
The mission is massive. The ambition is real. And we need talent like you to bring our vision to every food factory on earth.
The challenge
We're looking for a Talent Manager to own and scale BRAINR's People & Talent function.
You'll be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to performance management, compensation reviews, team support, and people operations.
You'll work directly with leadership and managers to help us build a high-performance culture while keeping a strong human connection as we scale.
We need someone organized, proactive, emotionally intelligent, and capable of creating structure without unnecessary bureaucracy.
If you care deeply about people, culture, talent, and building scalable organizations, this is for you.
What you’ll be doing
- Own the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to hiring and offers.
- Manage onboarding processes and ensure a strong employee experience.
- Coordinate performance reviews, promotions, compensation reviews, and career progression processes.
- Support managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Coordinate HR operations with external partners, including payroll, contracts, and administrative processes.
- Organize internal culture initiatives, engagement activities, and team events.
- Improve HR documentation, systems, templates, and internal processes.
- Monitor employee engagement and support initiatives such as eNPS and internal feedback processes.
- Partner closely with leadership on people and organizational topics.
What we’re looking for
- 4+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, People Operations, HR, or Talent Management, preferably in fast-growing environments.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- High sense of ownership and ability to operate autonomously.
- Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across teams.
- Comfortable balancing operational execution with strategic initiatives.
- Experience with HR tools and collaborative platforms.
- Ability to create structure and improve processes as the company grows.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Why BRAINR?
Quarterly Recognition Bonus celebrating top performance and impact.
Flexible working hours that fit your routine.
Free lunch in our office restaurant every day.
Clear Career Plan with structured leveling and progression.
Learning and Development Program.
Work with the latest AI tools and best-in-class tech stack.
Enjoy an extra 2 days of paid time off.
Hybrid Work
Multi day team-buildings at least twice per year.
️ Quarterly team-building activities.
Savings with corporate discounts through partnerships and special offers.
️ On-site gym facility.
Our hiring process
1. Application review
2. Intro call with our People team (30 min)
3. Short assessment
4. Interview with Hiring Manager
5. Final chat with C-level
