Talent Lead

About this opportunity

Seed–Series B founders who can't afford a full CHRO but need to hire 10+ people this year. You'll run 2–4 senior searches simultaneously, set up the sourcing + interview process, and build the early employer-brand presence.

Hands-on recruiter + process designer in one person. Closes roles fast, then leaves behind a system the in-house recruiter can run.

Core responsibilities

• Run 2–4 senior searches simultaneously (Engineering / Product / GTM)
• Set up a sourcing-and-pipeline process that an in-house recruiter can take over
• Coach the founder on interview loops, scorecards, and offer strategy
• Build the early employer-brand presence on LinkedIn / Wellfound
• Set up the ATS, structured interview templates, and pipeline reporting

Required qualifications

• 7+ years in tech recruiting, with 3+ leading a recruiting function
• Comfortable in both inbound (employer brand) and outbound (active sourcing)
• Closed senior tech / GTM roles at competitive comp bands
• Strong written communication for outbound + offer negotiations

Nice to have

Not required — but will strengthen your match quality.

• In-house experience at a high-growth startup before going fractional
• Background hiring across both US + international markets
• Experience with Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern ATS tools

Application process

1. 01Submit your application — 10 minutes
2. 02Expert panel interview with two senior talent leaders
3. 03Profile activated
4. 04Intro call with matched founder, kick-off within 1–2 weeks