Vice President, Talent (Sunnyvale)

NU Advisory Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Vice President, Talent for a high-growth, AI-native technology company entering a critical scale phase. This leader will own talent acquisition and broader talent strategy, partnering closely with founders and executive leadership to attract, assess, and retain exceptional talent across technical and commercial functions. The role requires a highly hands-on operator who views recruiting as a strategic advantage and can build high-signal talent systems without introducing unnecessary process or bureaucracy.

About NU Advisory Partners

NU Advisory Partners is an AI-native executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments.

We’re breaking the mold in an industry that hasn’t changed in decades, pairing a top-tier team with tech, data, and AI to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. The result? A better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. With 2,000+ searches and deep industry expertise, we deliver high-touch service and leadership talent that drives long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Executive Recruiting

Lead end-to-end recruiting across technical, product, GTM, and leadership functions
Develop compelling talent narratives that differentiate the company in highly competitive hiring markets
Build and maintain deep pipelines of passive candidates through highly personalized outreach and relationship development
Partner closely with leadership to define hiring standards and maintain a consistently high talent bar

Recruiting Infrastructure & Process Design

Build recruiting systems, workflows, and interview processes from the ground up
Implement scalable recruiting operations, analytics, and candidate tracking processes
Establish a high-quality, consistent candidate experience across all stages of the hiring process
Introduce lightweight systems that improve speed, quality, and decision-making without adding unnecessary complexity

Talent Strategy & Organizational Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on talent market trends, compensation, and hiring strategy
Support performance management, retention, and talent development initiatives
Build frameworks that help leaders assess, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Partner cross-functionally to align hiring strategy with broader business objectives

Team Leadership & External Partnerships

Build and scale an internal recruiting capability over time
Manage and rationalize external search and staffing partnerships
Establish clear standards, accountability, and quality expectations across all recruiting channels
Operate as a player-coach, balancing direct recruiting execution with team leadership responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

Significant recruiting or talent leadership experience within high-growth technology environments
Background in executive search, leadership recruiting, or highly consultative talent environments
Proven track record hiring exceptional technical and commercial talent in highly competitive markets
Experience building recruiting infrastructure and talent systems from early or underdeveloped stages
Strong sourcing, assessment, and candidate closing capabilities across senior and hard-to-fill roles
Experience operating in founder-led, fast-paced, or scaling organizations
Deep understanding of modern recruiting tools, workflows, and talent analytics
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence founders, executives, and hiring managers
AI-fluent mindset with the ability to assess adaptability and learning orientation in candidates
Builder mentality with a low-ego, highly accountable operating style
Ability to work in-person in the San Francisco Bay Area and operate closely with leadership

How to Apply:

Submit your resume.
Our team will review your application.
If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll reach out to discuss the opportunity further.
Even if this role isn’t the perfect match, we’ll add you to our talent network for future opportunities.

At NU Advisory Partners, we’re committed to identifying and placing exceptional leaders in roles where they can drive meaningful impact. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.