Recruitment Specialist / Talent Acquisition Associate /...

About Us Catalyst Labs is a dynamic talent agency specializing in Recruitment, People Operations, and Talent Acquisition. We work collaboratively with our clients, becoming an integral part of their hiring teams, rather than just an external service provider. Our partnerships include Founders, CHROs, Heads of People, and Talent Acquisition Leads from renowned VC-backed startups, tech firms, investment organizations, and enterprise companies. These clients rely on our disciplined, data-driven recruiters who understand the importance of speed, quality, and alignment with stakeholders while building top-performing teams in engineering, product development, finance, GTM, and operations. We are proud to facilitate meaningful conversations that align your recruiting expertise, operational efficiency, and strategic acumen in the people function. This is a general application; by submitting your CV, you will be considered for future roles with our clients. Who Can Apply We invite professionals from Recruitment and People Operations with proven experience in internal talent teams, embedded recruiting functions, or reputable staffing agencies and HR departments. Experience: We welcome applicants from early-career recruiters and talent coordinators to senior talent partners, lead recruiters, and people operations managers. General Responsibilities: Manage the complete recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, stakeholder engagement, interviewing, and candidate closure. Possess a background in reputable internal talent teams, Tier 1 agencies, venture-backed startups, or high-caliber corporate HR settings. Demonstrate a solid understanding of modern recruiting principles, including structured interviews, competency assessments, and collaboration with hiring managers. Have hands-on experience in at least one core recruiting specialty: Technical Recruitment (AI/ML, engineering, product) GTM & Sales Recruitment General & Administrative Recruitment (Finance, HR, Ops) Executive Search High-volume or campus recruiting International/remote hiring strategies Be familiar with modern Talent and PeopleOps technologies: ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby) Sourcing tools and automation systems CRM and pipeline engagement tools Hiring analytics and metrics Onboarding workflows and HRIS systems Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, advising on role design, and optimizing hiring processes. Exhibit strong research and sourcing skills beyond traditional platforms like LinkedIn, utilizing advanced search techniques, market mapping, and competitor analysis. Maintain a high level of candidate experience with professionalism and clarity. Experience in People Operations (policies, onboarding, retention, culture, performance cycles) is highly valued. Candidates with proven records of quality placements, reduced time-to-fill, process improvements, or scaling teams in fast-paced settings will be particularly appealing. Why Work With Us Benefit from established relationships with CHROs, Heads of Talent, and other industry leaders. Collaborate with recruiters who understand contemporary recruiting processes, effective sourcing strategies, and negotiation techniques, rather than outdated HR practices. We prioritize your confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment journey. No unsolicited communications. Receive tailored support to refine your resume for specific roles we recommend. Enjoy direct communication paths that connect you with hiring decision-makers. Gain insights into compensation structures across organizations, including performance incentives and hybrid roles in recruiting and PeopleOps.

Created: 2026-03-04