About the Role
We’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 Do
Own 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 priorities
Build and lead a
high-performing recruiting team
(technical + non-technical)
Establish scalable systems for
sourcing, interviewing, and closing top-tier talent
Personally lead
executive and critical hires
(Director, VP, C-level)
Develop and strengthen the company’s
employer brand and candidate experience
Implement data-driven recruiting practices,
metrics, and reporting
Optimize hiring processes for
speed, quality, and diversity outcomes
What We’re Looking For
10–15+ years of experience in
talent/recruiting , with leadership experience
Proven success scaling teams in
high-growth startups or top-tier companies
Experience hiring across
technical and business functions
Strong background in
executive hiring and stakeholder management
Ability to operate both
strategically and hands-on
in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of
talent markets, compensation, and closing strategies
Nice to Have
Experience in
Series A–C or hypergrowth environments
Background in
AI/ML, SaaS, or deep tech hiring
Experience building talent infrastructure from
0 → 1 or 1 → scale
Why Join
Direct impact on shaping the
company’s future through hiring
Partner closely with
founders and leadership team
Build and lead the
entire talent function
Competitive compensation + meaningful equity
Opportunity to define
culture, hiring bar, and long-term org strategy
Head of Talent [33122] (San Francisco)
Stealth Startup, San Francisco, CA, United States