Head of Talent [33122] at Stealth Startup in BRISBANE, California

Head Of Talent

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 to 1 or 1 to 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