Head of Talent [33122]

About the RoleWe're hiring a Head of Talent to build and lead a world-class recruiting function from the ground up. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and leadership, partnering directly with the CEO and executive team to scale the company through exceptional hiring.You will own the entire talent lifecycle"”from workforce planning to executive hiring"”while shaping the company's hiring philosophy, processes, and employer brand.What You'll DoOwn and drive the end-to-end talent strategy across all functions (Engineering, Product, GTM, G&A)Partner with founders and executives on headcount planning, org design, and hiring prioritiesBuild and lead a high-performing recruiting team (technical + non-technical)Establish scalable systems for sourcing, interviewing, and closing top-tier talentPersonally lead executive and critical hires (Director, VP, C-level)Develop and strengthen the company's employer brand and candidate experienceImplement data-driven recruiting practices, metrics, and reportingOptimize hiring processes for speed, quality, and diversity outcomesWhat We're Looking For10-15+ years of experience in talent/recruiting, with leadership experienceProven success scaling teams in high-growth startups or top-tier companiesExperience hiring across technical and business functionsStrong background in executive hiring and stakeholder managementAbility to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environmentDeep understanding of talent markets, compensation, and closing strategiesNice to HaveExperience in Series A-C or hypergrowth environmentsBackground in AI/ML, SaaS, or deep tech hiringExperience building talent infrastructure from 0 ? 1 or 1 ? scaleWhy JoinDirect impact on shaping the company's future through hiringPartner closely with founders and leadership teamBuild and lead the entire talent functionCompetitive compensation + meaningful equityOpportunity to define culture, hiring bar, and long-term org strategy

Created: 2026-05-17