Head of Talent [33122]

Head of Talent [33122] at Stealth Startup Head of Talent [33122] at Stealth Startup in Daly City, California Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Role 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 ? 1 or 1 ? 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