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Head of Talent
Job Summary
We are seeking a high-impact Head of Talent to build and lead an in-house talent engine for a rapidly scaling fintech firm. This is a player-coach role where you will define the overarching talent strategy while personally sourcing and closing high-level engineering and GTM roles as the company scales from 50 to 250 employees.
Essential Functions
- Build and lead an in-house sourcing and full-cycle recruiting function
- Hire and manage a team of 3-6 recruiters
- Personally source and close high-level engineering, product, design, and operations roles
- Partner with executives on headcount planning, hiring budgets, and compensation frameworks
- Develop structured interview processes and calibrated scorecards to maintain high hiring standards
- Utilize data to report on pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-fill metrics
- Manage the transition from agency-led hiring to a fully owned internal talent function
- Oversee the handoff from hire to onboarding and establish the foundation for future HR leadership
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience as a Head of Talent or in a similar leadership role
- Proven track record of building and scaling an in-house talent function at a high-growth, VC-backed startup
- Experience recruiting both technical and non-technical roles
- Demonstrated success in doubling a company's headcount or scaling significantly
- Experience owning headcount planning, compensation, and reporting to founders or the board
- Hands-on expertise in technical recruiting, specifically sourcing and closing engineering candidates
- Expertise in recruiting analytics including pipeline, conversion, and board reporting
Technical Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Recruitment Analytics
- Technical Sourcing
- Compensation Planning
- Pipeline Management
Education & Certifications
Relevant degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $185,000 - $225,000 per year plus competitive equity.
Benefits
Competitive equity and comprehensive benefits package.