Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Junior / Senior / Lead
Catalyst Labs, New York, NY, United States
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Junior / Senior / Lead
We are hiring recruiters and talent acquisition professionals at all levels.
About the Company
Catalyst Labs is a specialized talent agency focused on Recruitment, People Operations, and Talent Acquisition. We embed ourselves directly into our clients’ hiring infrastructure, acting as an extension of their internal talent teams and leadership.
About the Job
We work closely with founders, CHROs, heads of people, and talent acquisition leads across Tier 1 VC‑backed startups, scaling technology companies, investment entities, and enterprise organizations. Our clients build high‑performance teams in engineering, product, finance, GTM, and operations, relying on disciplined, data‑driven recruiters who understand speed, quality, and stakeholder alignment.
This is a general expression of interest; submitting your CV will consider you for upcoming roles with our clients.
Locations
Most client base is concentrated in California, New York, select hubs across Europe and the UK.
Who Can Apply
Recruitment and people professionals with experience in internal talent teams, embedded recruiting functions, reputable staffing agencies, or HR/People departments within respected organizations.
Experience Levels
From early‑career recruiters and talent coordinators to senior talent partners, lead recruiters, and people operations managers.
General Requirements
Proven experience managing full‑cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, stakeholder alignment, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Background in a reputable internal talent team, Tier 1 agency, venture‑backed startup, or high‑caliber corporate HR environment.
Strong understanding of modern recruiting fundamentals, structured interviewing, scorecards, competency‑based assessments, and hiring manager alignment.
Specialty Expertise
Technical Recruiting (AI/ML, engineering, product)
GTM & Sales Hiring
G&A Recruitment (Finance, HR, Ops)
Executive Search
High‑volume or campus recruiting
International/remote hiring strategies
Tooling Familiarity
ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby)
Sourcing tools & automation
CRM and pipeline engagement systems
Hiring analytics, dashboards, and funnel metrics
Onboarding workflows and HRIS systems
Additional Qualifications
Experience building partnerships with hiring managers, advising on role design, and refining hiring processes.
Strong research and sourcing capabilities beyond LinkedIn using advanced search methods, market mapping, and competitor analysis.
Ability to manage candidate experience with professionalism, clarity, and speed.
Experience in People Operations (policies, onboarding, retention, culture, performance cycles) is a strong plus.
Track record of high‑quality placements, reduction of time‑to‑fill, process optimization, or scaling teams in fast‑paced environments.
Benefits
Leverage relationships with CHROs, heads of talent, and leadership across multiple industries.
Work with recruiters who understand modern recruiting funnels and sourcing strategies.
Focus on confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.
Direct communication with hiring managers and decision‑makers.
Insight on compensation structures, performance‑based bonuses, hybrid roles, and internal vs. embedded tracks.
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We are hiring recruiters and talent acquisition professionals at all levels.
About the Company
Catalyst Labs is a specialized talent agency focused on Recruitment, People Operations, and Talent Acquisition. We embed ourselves directly into our clients’ hiring infrastructure, acting as an extension of their internal talent teams and leadership.
About the Job
We work closely with founders, CHROs, heads of people, and talent acquisition leads across Tier 1 VC‑backed startups, scaling technology companies, investment entities, and enterprise organizations. Our clients build high‑performance teams in engineering, product, finance, GTM, and operations, relying on disciplined, data‑driven recruiters who understand speed, quality, and stakeholder alignment.
This is a general expression of interest; submitting your CV will consider you for upcoming roles with our clients.
Locations
Most client base is concentrated in California, New York, select hubs across Europe and the UK.
Who Can Apply
Recruitment and people professionals with experience in internal talent teams, embedded recruiting functions, reputable staffing agencies, or HR/People departments within respected organizations.
Experience Levels
From early‑career recruiters and talent coordinators to senior talent partners, lead recruiters, and people operations managers.
General Requirements
Proven experience managing full‑cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, stakeholder alignment, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Background in a reputable internal talent team, Tier 1 agency, venture‑backed startup, or high‑caliber corporate HR environment.
Strong understanding of modern recruiting fundamentals, structured interviewing, scorecards, competency‑based assessments, and hiring manager alignment.
Specialty Expertise
Technical Recruiting (AI/ML, engineering, product)
GTM & Sales Hiring
G&A Recruitment (Finance, HR, Ops)
Executive Search
High‑volume or campus recruiting
International/remote hiring strategies
Tooling Familiarity
ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby)
Sourcing tools & automation
CRM and pipeline engagement systems
Hiring analytics, dashboards, and funnel metrics
Onboarding workflows and HRIS systems
Additional Qualifications
Experience building partnerships with hiring managers, advising on role design, and refining hiring processes.
Strong research and sourcing capabilities beyond LinkedIn using advanced search methods, market mapping, and competitor analysis.
Ability to manage candidate experience with professionalism, clarity, and speed.
Experience in People Operations (policies, onboarding, retention, culture, performance cycles) is a strong plus.
Track record of high‑quality placements, reduction of time‑to‑fill, process optimization, or scaling teams in fast‑paced environments.
Benefits
Leverage relationships with CHROs, heads of talent, and leadership across multiple industries.
Work with recruiters who understand modern recruiting funnels and sourcing strategies.
Focus on confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.
Direct communication with hiring managers and decision‑makers.
Insight on compensation structures, performance‑based bonuses, hybrid roles, and internal vs. embedded tracks.
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