Head of Talent

Location: New York City, Hybrid (in-office three days a week, with potential to increase to five days).

Are you a dynamic and strategic recruiter ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our team? We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Talent with a minimum of 6 years in recruiting and talent management, particularly within tech or startup environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to build our talent acquisition function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with external agencies and internal stakeholders to achieve hiring goals of 25-30 new team members over the next nine months.
• Develop and implement a forward-thinking strategy to identify and attract top talent, focusing on engineering, product, and design roles.
• Establish and refine the recruiting infrastructure, including processes, systems, and interviewer training programs.
• Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to align hiring plans with organizational design and compensation strategies.
• Serve as the primary talent acquisition specialist for the first 6-12 months, overseeing all aspects from sourcing to closing, with the potential to expand and lead a talent team thereafter.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience building a recruiting function from scratch and executing full-cycle recruiting across various roles, including engineering, product, design, and leadership.
• Background in tech/startup environments and experience as a former founder or VC talent partner is highly advantageous.
• Strong skills in implementing an ATS and developing innovative, network-based sourcing strategies for passive talent acquisition.

Attributes:

• Exceptional networking abilities, characterized by warmth, empathy, and a sales-driven approach.

• Availability to work from the NYC office three days a week, with flexibility to increase as needed.
• Comfort working as an independent contributor during the initial phase, with a hands-on approach to recruiting.
• Preference for candidates who have worked in agile environments and are eager to make a significant impact.

We are excited to welcome a leader who is not only skilled but also deeply committed. If you are ready to leverage your expertise to drive transformative change, we encourage you to apply.