What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Talent [33122] position at Stealth Startup?
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