Head of Talent Acquisition

Join Laurel as the Head of Talent Acquisition, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company’s workforce. We are seeking an innovative leader who can strategize and execute talent acquisition initiatives that align with our business goals. In this position, you will be responsible for developing a comprehensive recruitment strategy, guiding our t…

Why Join Mintlify?At Mintlify, we empower builders to achieve their visions.Vast Reach: Our documentation platform supports over 100 million developers annually, serving more than 18,000 companies, including industry giants like Anthropic, Microsoft, PayPal, Spotify, and Coinbase, among others.Tight-Knit Team, Significant Impact: With a team of under 50 and backed by $22 million in funding, every new hire plays a crucial role in shaping our future.Culture of Growth: We prioritize learning, resilience, and individuality, encouraging our team to thrive.We are looking to align our value growth with our headcount as we scale.Role OverviewWe seek a Head of Talent to establish a robust recruiting and HR foundation that will facilitate our next phase of growth. This position will be instrumental in developing the systems, processes, and culture necessary for rapid and sustainable team expansion.You will architect a scalable people infrastructure encompassing recruiting, HR operations, and the supportive systems, allowing our team to focus on ambitious goals. This role is both strategic and hands-on, driving hiring excellence, operational clarity, and fostering a high-performance culture that attracts and retains top talent.Team Collaboration: This role requires in-office presence five days a week.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee all aspects of recruiting and HR operations, from developing talent pipelines to ensuring effective onboarding and retention.Manage the recruiting team and external agencies to ensure hiring pace aligns with business objectives.Design and enhance a total rewards framework, aligning compensation, benefits, and performance cycles with our growth strategy and talent philosophy.Streamline recruiting and HR operations to minimize the time hiring managers dedicate to these processes through scalability and automation.Collaborate with leadership to anticipate hiring needs and cultivate proactive, predictable talent pipelines.Shape and champion our culture, ensuring our values, accountability, and connection strengthen as we grow.

About LightfieldLightfield is revolutionizing the CRM landscape with our AI-native platform that seamlessly integrates your email, calendar, and meeting data. Our solution captures every interaction, transforming them into organized insights, tasks, accounts, and follow-ups, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.By rethinking CRM from the ground up, we aim to create a system that adapts to the natural workflow of teams rather than imposing rigid structures. Lightfield learns and evolves, automating processes and surfacing critical insights that fuel growth. We're on a mission to build the CRM platform we've always desired: efficient, intelligent, and genuinely supportive.Supported by leading investors such as Greylock, Lightspeed, and Coatue, our talented team previously developed Tome, a generative AI presentation tool that has captivated over 25 million users. Our backgrounds span across industry giants including Llama, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Pinterest, Google, and Salesforce.About The RoleAs the Head of Talent at Lightfield, you will play a critical role in shaping our engineering and design teams from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for the entire recruitment process, focusing on attracting and hiring exceptional talent that will elevate our organization. Your primary objective will be to establish a robust talent strategy, develop a comprehensive recruitment playbook, and secure high-caliber individuals who can drive 10× outcomes in our early-stage startup environment.What You’ll OwnLead end-to-end recruitment efforts for engineering, design, and business roles—refining the pitch and successfully closing top-tier machine learning, infrastructure, and product engineers.Define the talent strategy and enhance the employer brand—articulating what excellence looks like at Lightfield, crafting engaging narratives, and establishing us as the premier destination for aspiring builders.Create a data-driven sourcing engine—developing repeatable recruitment pipelines through outbound strategies, referrals, events, and community engagement.Architect recruitment processes—implementing effective tools and processes across the ATS and communication channels to ensure a seamless candidate experience.Enhance candidate experience—facilitating a smooth and respectful process that turns skeptics into advocates, regardless of hiring outcomes.Collaborate with leadership—coaching hiring managers on calibration, interviewing techniques, and closing strategies; providing regular insights on recruitment funnel health and time-to-hire metrics.Who You AreYou bring 4+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience with a strong emphasis on scaling early-stage engineering teams.You possess a keen understanding of the technology landscape and are adept at identifying exceptional talent that can thrive in a dynamic startup environment.You are a strategic thinker and an exceptional communicator who can foster relationships and inspire candidates and hiring managers alike.

Why Choose Ivo?Navigating the contract negotiation landscape can be daunting, often consuming invaluable time and resources—a challenge that remains persistent even in today's digital age.With the advent of large language models, we now have innovative solutions to streamline and enhance the contract negotiation process on a grand scale. Our industry-leading product boasts an impressive 85%+ head-to-head trial win rate and is trusted by some of the world's most prominent companies.Position OverviewWe are searching for an outstanding Head of Talent Acquisition to spearhead our recruitment initiatives and propel our growth trajectory. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with our leadership team, devising innovative sourcing strategies, enhancing Ivo's employer brand, and ensuring a top-notch candidate experience.

Role overview hyperbolic seeks a Head of Talent Acquisition to join the team in San Francisco, CA. This position leads recruitment strategy and plays a key role in shaping the company’s workforce as growth continues. Collaboration with senior leadership is central, ensuring hiring plans align with business priorities and that the team represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. What you will do Oversee talent acquisition, with a focus on attracting and retaining skilled professionals in a competitive market Create and carry out recruitment strategies that support company goals Work closely with senior leaders to ensure hiring plans reflect business needs Champion diversity and help build a high-performing team Find and apply new methods to achieve hiring objectives

Join Handshake as the Head of Talent Acquisition, where you will lead our efforts to attract and retain top talent in the industry. You will play a crucial role in shaping our recruitment strategy, enhancing our employer brand, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Your leadership will drive innovative talent sourcing strategies and ensure that we meet our hiring goals in a competitive market.

Join Exa, a pioneering company revolutionizing AI search engines through next-gen embeddings technology. Our diverse team of around 60 professionals hails from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, and we’re rapidly expanding with backing from notable investors like Benchmark, Lightspeed, and NVIDIA.We are in search of a Head of Talent to spearhead and enhance our recruitment processes, ensuring we attract top-tier talent in the competitive tech landscape.In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with our founders and Chief of Staff to strategically shape our organizational structure, surpassing industry giants like Anthropic and OpenAI in the pursuit of exceptional research talent.

Role Overview usul is looking for a Head of People to guide the company’s culture and talent approach from our San Francisco office. This leader will oversee efforts to attract, grow, and keep talented employees, while building an inclusive and engaging workplace. The role connects human resources practices with broader business goals, helping usul stay strong in a competitive market.

At Cardless, we are revolutionizing the credit card and loyalty platform space, enabling consumer businesses to create unique customer engagement experiences. We have successfully launched over a dozen credit card programs for innovative companies such as Coinbase, Bilt, and Qatar Airways. Our pioneering technology seamlessly integrates credit card functionalities into their offerings.We prioritize curiosity, humility, and intensity in our team — we are fast-paced and take significant ownership of our work. This is an environment where a driven and resourceful individual can profoundly impact our growth. Based in San Francisco, we have raised approximately $150M in equity funding from esteemed venture capital firms, including Spark Capital, American Express, and Activant Capital.The RoleWe are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to spearhead and enhance our recruiting efforts at Cardless. Reporting directly to our COO and collaborating closely with our founders, you will play a vital role in our hiring initiatives. This position demands hands-on involvement as we regard hiring as the most impactful element of our operations. Your contributions will significantly influence our business trajectory over the coming year.As our first full-time recruiting hire, you will have the chance to build upon an existing foundation established through outsourced recruiters and fractional support. This is your opportunity to shape the recruiting function in alignment with your vision while maintaining the momentum we have already established.With ambitious growth plans for the next year, you will own the entire hiring process from sourcing to closing candidates, while also developing a small team to enhance your effectiveness. This role is intensely hands-on, as we are not looking for a leader who prefers to manage from a distance.

At Talentful, we are redefining the landscape of talent acquisition for high-growth companies. Our mission is to empower leading technology businesses to cultivate top-tier teams that create lasting competitive advantages. By attracting, engaging, and retaining exceptional talent, we enable our partners to accelerate their growth in a dynamic market.Founded in 2015, Talentful unites experienced talent professionals who integrate seamlessly with in-house teams. Through our flexible subscription model, we offer strategic insights and operational expertise to scale effectively—from executive searches and workforce planning to refining talent processes, enhancing employer branding, and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures.We are not merely filling positions; we are focused on helping talent functions achieve tangible business results. Our contributions have significantly aided renowned global innovators such as Alphabet, Microsoft, Pinterest, Atlassian, Expedia, Instacart, Miro, and many others in their scaling endeavors.With a diverse global team across Europe and the U.S., we share a unified goal: to help every organization we collaborate with reach its utmost potential. As we strive to build the foremost talent consultancy in the world, we invite individuals who are eager to transform the recruitment process into a pivotal force for business value and sustainable competitive edge.

Triumph Arcade is hiring its first Head of Talent Acquisition to establish and lead the company’s talent strategy. This San Francisco-based role shapes how the organization attracts, evaluates, and retains people as the company continues to grow rapidly in the consumer sector. With a 16x year-over-year expansion, building a strong team, especially in engineering and product, is a top priority. The Head of Talent Acquisition will oversee hiring for engineering, product, operations, and finance. This leader will create standards and processes to help Triumph Arcade hire and keep exceptional teammates. Key Responsibilities Sourcing and Pipeline Development: Lead sourcing efforts across all teams, with a focus on senior engineering roles such as backend, mobile, infrastructure, and security. Build systems to deliver strong candidate pipelines and reduce reliance on inbound applicants and external agencies. Hiring Standards and Evaluation: Set and uphold high hiring standards. Design interview processes, calibrate interviewers, and ensure each hire strengthens the team. Closing and Compensation: Manage the closing process, including compensation benchmarking, offer creation, equity communication, and negotiation. Work to prevent the loss of qualified candidates due to avoidable issues. Employer Branding and Candidate Experience: Shape Triumph Arcade’s reputation in the market. Ensure every candidate, regardless of outcome, has a positive experience. Develop materials such as career pages, founder insights, and recruitment content to encourage applications from passive candidates. Talent Operations and Analytics: Oversee the applicant tracking system, monitor recruiting metrics, and report on pipeline health. Track indicators like time-to-hire, pass-through rates, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance to keep leadership informed. Onboarding and Retention: Work with team leaders to ensure new hires integrate quickly and retention stays high as the company scales. Requirements 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or people operations at a high-growth consumer or technology company Demonstrated success closing senior-level roles and managing complex hiring processes Strong understanding of compensation strategies and negotiation Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to improving candidate experience Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics tools

About NumeralAt Numeral, we are revolutionizing the tax landscape for digital businesses, alleviating the cumbersome complexities of regulations across 47 states and over 50 countries, allowing teams to concentrate on their primary objectives.As the leading and fastest-growing AI-native tax solution, Numeral, founded in 2023, has secured over $57M in funding from notable investors including Benchmark, Mayfield, and Y-Combinator. We proudly support over 2,500 paying customers and have consistently tripled our revenue each year since inception.While our primary hiring locations are in San Francisco and New York, we do offer remote work opportunities in select cases.About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate and visionary Founding Head of People to shape, establish, and drive the People function at Numeral.This pivotal role encompasses both 0→1 and 1→N initiatives. You will join a rapidly growing organization with exceptional talent and momentum, yet lacking the formal people systems necessary for our current scale, including compensation frameworks, performance management, and career path structures.Collaborating closely with the executive team and functional leaders, you will professionalize our hiring, compensation, development, and talent retention processes, while maintaining the agility and high standards that have brought us to this point.This position requires a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on execution. You will set the strategic direction while also constructing foundational programs, policies, and practices that will define Numeral for years to come.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Strategy & LeadershipAct as the senior People leader and trusted advisor to the executive team.Translate company strategy, growth plans, and ARR targets into a comprehensive People roadmap.Gradually build a scalable People organization encompassing recruiting, operations, total rewards, and learning & development while remaining hands-on initially.Develop a robust operating rhythm around headcount planning, workforce composition (FTE vs. contractor), and organizational structuring.Recruiting & Talent ScalingOversee the full-cycle recruiting strategy for engineering, product, GTM, and operations.Collaborate with executives and hiring managers on workforce planning, role specifications, leveling, and hiring standards.Establish a sustainable recruiting infrastructure, including ATS and interviewer training.

At Talentful, we are redefining the landscape of recruitment by empowering high-growth companies to cultivate exceptional teams. Our collaboration with some of the most rapidly expanding technology firms transforms talent into a sustainable competitive edge, enabling them to thrive in the marketplace by attracting, engaging, and retaining top-notch professionals who drive growth.Since our inception in 2015, Talentful has united experienced talent leaders who seamlessly integrate with in-house teams. Our innovative, subscription-based model provides the strategic acumen and operational execution necessary for precise scaling—ranging from executive recruitment and workforce planning to enhancing talent processes, activating employer branding, and fostering inclusive, high-performing organizations.Our mission transcends merely filling vacancies; we strive to empower talent functions to deliver measurable business outcomes. We have successfully assisted global innovators like Alphabet, Microsoft, Pinterest, Atlassian, Expedia, Instacart, and Miro in scaling efficiently and thoughtfully.With a worldwide team spanning Europe and the US, we share a unified mission: to help every company we partner with reach its utmost potential. As we continue to build the world's premier talent consultancy, we invite individuals who are eager to reshape the concept of recruitment into a genuine driver of business value and a sustainable competitive advantage.

Join demo.levels.fyi, a pioneering software company revolutionizing real-time collaboration on essential workflows. Founded in 2012, we proudly serve over 10,000 customers globally and have the backing of exceptional investors like Example Capital. With a Series C funding round completed, we are valued at $750 million.As the Head of Recruiting, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, reporting directly to the hiring manager. Your contributions will be vital in shaping our workforce and driving various pivotal initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage in strategic meetings to align recruitment goals.Lead innovative recruiting initiatives to attract top talent.Identify and recruit exceptional candidates for our team.Mentor and foster the development of current team members.QualificationsProven experience in crafting compelling job descriptions.Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.3-5 years of relevant experience in recruiting or HR.Strong motivation and drive for excellence.Exceptional proficiency in the English language.Why Work With Us?Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family.Enjoy a free catered lunch daily, with healthy and diverse options, including those accommodating dietary restrictions.Be part of a product that impacts consumers worldwide.Work in a casual environment where creativity is celebrated.Embrace a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement.Benefit from flexible work schedules that prioritize your productivity.Family-friendly policies that support your personal commitments.Competitive compensation, including equity in our company.

Why Join Ivo?Contract negotiation is often seen as the most challenging, resource-intensive, and time-consuming element of the contract lifecycle. Despite technological advancements, it remains a complex task.With the advent of large language models, we can now address numerous contract negotiation challenges on a larger scale. Our product stands out in the market with an impressive 85%+ head-to-head trial win rate and is utilized by some of the most prestigious companies worldwide.Position Overview:We are excited to announce the search for our inaugural Head of People, a pivotal role as we expand our team. Ivo is on an ambitious growth trajectory, aiming for significant milestones by 2026 and beyond. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting exceptional talent while nurturing our existing high-performing, humble team members who make Ivo a remarkable workplace.As our first dedicated leader in people operations, you will play a vital role in shaping our team and culture. Your responsibilities will span the entire employee lifecycle—from sourcing and recruitment to onboarding, performance management, and overall employee satisfaction. You will help define our organizational identity and attract, hire, and develop the individuals who will define our future.What This Role Is Not: This position is not for those who prefer a conventional or formulaic approach to team building and people operations. We are looking for an innovative thinker who challenges the status quo and embraces curiosity and open-mindedness in scaling and supporting teams. If you resonate with this approach, we would love to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:Support Our Growth: Initially, your primary focus will be on hiring the team needed to reach our next growth milestone. This includes sourcing and recruiting top talent while developing scalable frameworks for candidate sourcing.Manage the interview process, ensuring hiring managers receive support throughout each stage of the hiring funnel—from scheduling interviews to gathering feedback and finalizing criteria for decisions.

Role: Head of ProductLocation: San Francisco / Bay Area (preferred)About Our Client:Our client is a rapidly growing AI firm dedicated to creating the infrastructure that facilitates seamless collaboration between humans and AI. They are committed to the belief that superior AI systems require exceptional data, which is best sourced from knowledgeable experts who are optimally supported and incentivized.Originally established to foster meaningful engagement for specialists, our client now coordinates teams of experts to enhance AI models' capabilities. They develop systems that empower top-tier experts to provide high-quality data, which AI researchers can utilize effortlessly, allowing partners to create more capable, reliable, and aligned AI systems.Position Overview:Our client is establishing a foundational layer for expert-curated, high-quality data that drives the world’s leading AI models. They are in search of a Head of Product to spearhead product strategy, user experience, and design for the platform that links distinguished experts with cutting-edge AI research.This role suits a systems-oriented product leader capable of scaling products from approximately $1M to over $100M ARR, who possesses a blend of strong product sensibility and in-depth user empathy, and who can adeptly navigate across AI research, expert contributor workflows, and enterprise requirements.You will oversee both expert-facing and customer-facing product interfaces, shaping the processes by which experts onboard, vet, contribute, and maintain quality, as well as how researchers and enterprise customers interact with data delivery systems.Key Responsibilities:Product & Design LeadershipArticulate and drive the comprehensive product vision, user experience, and design for both expert and customer platforms.Lead a diverse team across product management, UX/UI design, and product operations.Foster a product culture rooted in user empathy, innovation, and high standards.Manage prioritization frameworks, roadmap planning, and execution timelines across product categories.User Experience, Interface & Expert EngagementCreate world-class onboarding, vetting, and work interfaces for a global network of experts.Develop systems to ensure expert motivation, fraud detection, and sustained high-quality contributions.

Corgi is a full-stack insurance carrier based in San Francisco, focused on building efficient insurance products for startups. By underwriting and issuing policies directly, Corgi removes intermediaries, allowing for customized coverage and streamlined processes. The company has raised over $108 million and is scaling up to transform the insurance experience for growing businesses. Role overview This is Corgi's first dedicated People leadership position. The Head of People will own every aspect of talent acquisition and retention, from recruiting to people operations, company culture, and compensation. The role calls for someone who enjoys building systems from scratch, thrives in a high-growth setting, and brings a proactive, hands-on approach to both strategic and operational challenges. What you will do Lead full-cycle recruiting across all departments, including sourcing and closing candidates. Create and refine hiring playbooks tailored to specific roles and teams. Set up and manage core people operations such as HRIS, payroll, onboarding, and compliance. Develop frameworks for compensation, leveling, and performance evaluation as the company grows. Shape company culture by building effective systems and standards. Work closely with leadership on headcount planning and organizational design. Requirements At least 3 years of experience building a people function from the ground up in a high-growth startup. Strong sourcing skills, including creative approaches to finding candidates beyond LinkedIn. Hands-on experience with modern recruiting tools and ATS platforms (Corgi uses Ashby). Ability to balance operational detail with strategic thinking about organizational health. Self-motivated and resourceful, able to create frameworks while navigating ambiguity. Preferred qualifications Experience hiring enterprise or technical talent. Background in technology or SaaS sales. Familiarity with insurance or financial services industries. Why join Corgi? Play a key role in shaping a new kind of insurance company from the ground up.

About GigsAt Gigs, we are revolutionizing the operating system for mobile services by creating a platform that seamlessly integrates global connectivity for tech companies.Similar to how Stripe enables businesses to add payment buttons in seconds, Gigs empowers platforms to seamlessly incorporate connectivity, merging traditional telecom with cutting-edge technology. From fintechs launching mobile services to HR platforms offering work phone plans, we simplify provisioning and eliminate telecom complexities.Our dynamic team of approximately 100 professionals across the US and Europe is supported by nearly $100 million in funding from esteemed investors like Ribbit Capital, Google, and Y Combinator. As one of the fastest-growing tech companies, we unite early-stage engineers, product innovators, and business leaders from industry giants like Stripe, Airbnb, and Shopify. Together, we are addressing profound technical and regulatory challenges to deliver truly seamless connectivity.If you possess a curious spirit, creative mindset, and a desire to influence the future of telecom, we want to hear from you.The RoleAs the Head of Communications at Gigs, you will define our brand presence. Being the first in our category, we aim to cultivate a beloved brand. Collaborating with Gigs' leadership, marketing, HR, and product teams, you will develop and implement a communications strategy that enhances our reputation, attracts enterprise clients, and draws top talent.Gigs is at a pivotal moment with numerous stories to share. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional strategic storytelling capabilities with the ability to execute effectively, transforming our narratives into impactful headlines.This position is based in one of our US hubs (San Francisco or New York).

Murphy Talent Group is a dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative recruiting and staffing solutions that bridge the gap between top talent and leading firms. Our approach harnesses technology to optimize hiring processes, enhance candidate experiences, and empower organizations with intelligent workforce strategies.We are currently on the lookout for a skilled Technical Product Manager who will spearhead the development and execution of our recruiting and staffing products. This key position integrates product development, engineering, and business strategy to drive scalable, data-informed solutions that transform how companies attract and retain talent.In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams, design professionals, and key stakeholders to establish product vision, prioritize features, and deliver solutions that address real-world hiring challenges effectively.

Murphy Talent Group is seeking a Technical Product Manager to spearhead the development and launch of innovative recruiting and staffing products. This pivotal role blends product management, engineering, and business strategy to create scalable, data-driven solutions that revolutionize the hiring process.In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to define the product vision, prioritize key features, and deliver impactful solutions that address real-world hiring challenges.