Chief Talent Acquisition Officer

About Fractional AIAt Fractional AI, we specialize in developing custom generative AI software that revolutionizes business operations.In a landscape where every C-suite is striving to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical AI applications, we excel by leveraging top-tier engineering talent to deliver tailored end-to-end AI solutions. Discover our impactful work through our case studies.Based in San Francisco and New York City, we are an engineering-focused startup that is not only profitable but also experiencing over 100% revenue growth quarter over quarter. Join us on our exciting journey!Role OverviewAs the Head of Talent, you will play a vital role in shaping our most important asset: our team. You will lead and expand our recruiting efforts, creating systems and processes to attract top-tier talent. This position combines hands-on recruiting with strategic leadership from Day 1.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop a dynamic Talent Acquisition team.Maintain an exceptionally high standard for talent, ensuring a superb candidate experience.Establish a comprehensive, inclusive, and streamlined AI-focused recruiting operation, including tools, systems, and reporting structures.Act as a full-cycle recruiter for critical technical and go-to-market roles.Collaborate closely with hiring managers and company founders to understand their needs and priorities.Serve as a passionate ambassador for Fractional AI, enhancing our employer brand.Qualifications:Proven leadership experience in talent acquisition within early-stage and/or engineering-driven companies.Exceptional people management skills with the ability to build trust and inspire followership.Thorough understanding of technical recruiting, with strong judgment on what constitutes exceptional talent.A data-driven mindset, with a penchant for experimentation and continuous improvement.A successful track record in developing and executing innovative recruiting strategies.

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 team of recruiters, and fostering a culture of excellence in talent acquisition.

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

Trailblazers WantedAre you ready to challenge the status quo and achieve the extraordinary? If the thought excites you, keep reading!Since our inception in 2015, we have revolutionized the biopharmaceutical landscape with our innovative approach, akin to 'moneyball for biotech.' By consolidating projects and promising early-stage research under a unified financial model, we minimize risks and foster innovation. Our mission is to bridge the gap to groundbreaking advancements in rare diseases, allowing us to deliver life-altering therapies to patients with urgent needs as swiftly as possible.At BridgeBio, we redefine possibilities and empower individuals to tackle complex challenges. If you are someone who thinks outside the box, join us in collaboration with some of the industry's most esteemed professionals. Together, we will ask, 'Why not?' and help reshape the future of biopharma. We prioritize curiosity, experimentation, and the ethical application of AI to enhance clarity, efficiency, and quality of our work.BridgeBio is dedicated to the discovery, development, and delivery of transformative medicines for patients affected by genetic disorders and cancers. We proudly unite some of the brightest minds to connect scientific breakthroughs with life-altering therapies, driving growth in a mission-driven environment.As we expand our organization and increase our impact, we are actively seeking experienced Talent Acquisition professionals who are enthusiastic about talent strategy, building high-performing teams, and contributing to impactful work in the biotech sector.

Givebutter creates fundraising and CRM tools designed for nonprofits. Organizations use the platform to run campaigns, manage donations, and stay in touch with supporters through email and text messaging. By combining these features, Givebutter helps nonprofits coordinate fundraising efforts and donor engagement in one place. The company uses a transparent tip-or-fee model, allowing nonprofits to access its platform without cost. This approach supports organizations of all sizes as they work to reach their fundraising goals. Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2021 and consistently receives top ratings on G2 in several nonprofit software categories. The team’s mission centers on inspiring and empowering changemakers. Givebutter values meaningful work, a supportive culture, and making the giving process enjoyable. Team members contribute to a positive environment while making a real difference for nonprofits.

About UsSieve is at the forefront of AI innovation, specifically focusing on video data. Our advanced infrastructure harnesses exabyte-scale video resources and cutting-edge techniques to create unparalleled datasets that revolutionize video modeling. As video content accounts for 80% of internet traffic, it is the backbone of creativity, communication, gaming, AR/VR, and robotics. Our mission is to tackle the critical challenge of providing high-quality training data, essential for the growth of these applications.In a short span, our team of just 15 has partnered with leading AI labs and generated $XXM last quarter. We proudly secured Series A funding from top-tier firms like Matrix Partners, Swift Ventures, Y Combinator, and AI Grant.About the RoleAs our inaugural recruiter at Sieve, you will be instrumental in building our recruiting function from scratch, focusing on engineering and product operations. This role demands a high level of ownership and a proactive approach as you navigate a fast-paced environment, ensuring we attract top talent to scale our high-growth startup.In this dynamic role, you will engage in various activities including sourcing candidates, conducting screening calls, organizing recruiting events, and any other tasks essential to creating a talent-rich organization.

Jobs for Humanity offers a Talent Acquisition Intern position based in San Francisco. This internship provides hands-on experience in recruitment and talent management, working closely with experienced team members to support hiring initiatives. Role overview Interns play an active part in the company’s talent acquisition efforts. The role involves contributing to projects that influence how the organization attracts and selects new team members. What you will do Assist with sourcing candidates for current openings Help screen resumes and take part in interviews Participate in team meetings and work with recruiters Support projects aimed at improving recruiting strategies What you will learn Core steps of the recruitment process Approaches to candidate screening and interviewing Talent acquisition practices used in the field Collaboration within a human resources team This internship suits those interested in building a career in HR or talent acquisition. Interns gain exposure to real recruiting work and learn directly from experienced professionals.

hover seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist based in San Francisco. The position centers on identifying, engaging, and hiring skilled professionals who will contribute to the team and uphold a culture of innovation. Key responsibilities Source and attract qualified candidates for a range of open roles throughout the company Oversee the entire recruitment process, from initial outreach through to offer acceptance Apply recruitment strategies to help build a diverse and talented workforce Collaborate with hiring managers to understand team needs and specific role requirements What we look for Background in recruiting or talent acquisition practices Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships Dedication to promoting diversity and supporting a collaborative workplace

Join our dynamic team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, where you'll lead the global Recruiting Coordination team to optimize and streamline our recruitment processes across the U.S. and EMEA regions. In this pivotal role, you'll be the primary contact for all internal inquiries related to contingent workforce hiring and will oversee the background check procedures and vendor partnerships. We are looking for a candidate who excels in customer service, thrives in an unstructured environment, and can effectively juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a keen eye for detail to achieve outstanding results.

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.

Join Hive as a Talent Acquisition Manager, where your expertise in recruiting will drive our mission to innovate. You will lead our recruiting team, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to achieve both short-term and long-term hiring goals. Your strategic vision and commitment to team building will be pivotal as we scale our operations and create a dynamic workforce. If you are passionate about talent acquisition and want to shape the future of AI, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview Fieldguide is entering a period of significant growth, aiming to expand from 150 to over 600 employees worldwide. The Director of Talent Acquisition will work closely with the Senior Director of People to shape and scale the company’s recruiting strategy across engineering, go-to-market, and other teams. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership position. The Director will build scalable hiring systems from the ground up, develop a standout employer brand, and lead a recruiting team committed to raising the bar with every hire. Influence spans hiring processes, candidate profiles, and ensuring the company’s culture is reflected throughout the candidate journey. Fieldguide seeks a leader who has built effective recruiting frameworks in high-growth AI or SaaS settings. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the hiring lifecycle and a drive to position Fieldguide as a top employer in the industry. The work combines hiring strategy, operational discipline, and AI-powered execution. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership and Development Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, globally distributed talent acquisition team. Promote a culture of accountability and ongoing improvement, using data to balance efficiency with quality as the organization grows. Act as a trusted advisor to founders, executives, and hiring managers, offering guidance on hiring decisions with a foundation in market insights and analytics. Use AI tools to analyze recruiting pipeline data, team performance, and market trends, preparing clear briefings for leadership and enabling the team to focus on impactful hiring. Employer Brand and Talent Marketing Shape a compelling employer brand that highlights Fieldguide’s mission, culture, and value proposition, starting in San Francisco and expanding globally. Design candidate experiences that reflect Fieldguide’s technical rigor and values, setting the company apart from other AI employers. Work with Marketing and People Operations to share the Fieldguide story through channels such as LinkedIn, job boards, community events, and university outreach.

Merge creates agentic tools and integrations for advanced LLMs, Fortune 500 companies, and B2B SaaS businesses. The platform includes Merge Unified, which offers a single API for hundreds of integrations, and Merge Agent Handler, enabling AI agents to securely access various third-party tools. Organizations use Merge to manage authentication, security, monitoring, and maintenance throughout the integration lifecycle. The company’s platform aims to help clients speed up product development, reduce sales barriers, lower churn, and save engineering time. Role overview This entry-level Talent Acquisition Sourcer position is based in New York City or San Francisco. The role suits those early in their recruiting careers who want to learn quickly, take on meaningful responsibility, and grow into a full-cycle recruiter. Every hire influences Merge’s direction, so the team values curiosity, humility, and a drive for continuous improvement. What you will do Develop strong candidate pipelines by building structured target lists, researching companies and talent pools, and identifying trends to refine sourcing strategies. Boost candidate engagement through personalized outreach, targeted campaigns across sourcing channels, and ongoing adjustments based on analytics to improve response rates. Maintain accurate ATS data, manage multiple pipelines, and work closely with recruiters to prioritize roles and refine sourcing approaches. Grow quickly by shadowing recruiters and hiring managers, applying feedback, and gradually taking on more of the recruiting lifecycle such as candidate screening and coordination. What Merge looks for Ownership of outcomes and a sense of urgency in daily work. Openness to feedback and a commitment to learning. Curiosity and humility when facing new challenges. Interest in advancing toward full-cycle recruiting responsibilities.

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.

Join Our Team at ParallelAt Parallel, we are pioneering the future of web infrastructure. Our innovative products empower leading companies across sectors such as sales, marketing, insurance, and programming to create exceptional AI agents with advanced programmatic access to the web.Having secured $130 million in funding from esteemed investors like Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, Spark Capital, Khosla Ventures, First Round, and Terrain, our mission is to revolutionize the web for AI applications. We are assembling a top-tier team of engineers, designers, marketers, sales professionals, researchers, and operational experts to help realize this goal.Position Overview: As our inaugural internal recruiter, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our hiring processes and systems. You will cultivate a world-class talent brand and assemble an extraordinary team. Your deep understanding of our culture and product requirements will guide you in identifying the right talent for our current phase of growth. You will serve as the primary architect of our scaling strategy.Ideal Candidate: You thrive in the dynamic, 'blank canvas' phase of a startup. While your background is rooted in recruitment, you might also possess experience in branding, operations, or roles that involve system development from the ground up. Your primary concern is enhancing the candidate experience and fostering long-term team success.Cultural Fit at ParallelOur team operates fully in-person, split between our headquarters in Palo Alto and our office in San Francisco. We maintain a flat, talent-rich organization dedicated to tackling both technical and creative challenges.We seek individuals who share our enthusiasm for leveraging science, creativity, and consistency to address significant and complex challenges that yield substantial outcomes. Our core values include:Own Customer Impact: We are responsible for delivering real-world results for our clients.Obsess Over Craft: We perfect every detail, as quality compounds over time.Accelerate Change: We prioritize swift shipping and rapid adaptation, bringing groundbreaking ideas into practice.Create Win-Wins: We creatively transform trade-offs into benefits.Make High-Conviction Bets: We are willing to experiment and fail, but aim to succeed disproportionately.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salaryGenerous equity optionsVisa sponsorship opportunities401(k) retirement plansDaily provided lunch and office snacksEvening meals available at the office

About MercorAt Mercor, we are revolutionizing the intersection of labor markets and artificial intelligence research. By collaborating with premier AI labs and enterprises, we deliver the essential human intelligence needed for AI development.Our extensive talent network trains cutting-edge AI models, akin to the way educators impart knowledge to students, sharing insights and experiences that transcend mere coding. Our network of over 30,000 experts generates collective earnings exceeding $2 million daily.Mercor is pioneering a novel work category where expertise fuels AI progress, demanding a driven, fast-paced, and committed team. Join us to collaborate with researchers, operators, and leading AI companies who are reshaping the future.As a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion, we operate five days a week from our vibrant San Francisco headquarters.About the RoleIn the role of Talent Acquisition Specialist at Mercor, you will take charge of the entire recruitment process for crucial positions across various departments, with a key emphasis on our Operations team. You will work closely with General Managers to identify and recruit high-performing operators who will collaborate with top AI Labs globally, playing a vital part in scaling one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. This position presents an exciting opportunity to establish the future of recruitment at Mercor.

Merge stands at the forefront of innovation, delivering state-of-the-art tools and customer-facing integrations for cutting-edge LLMs, Fortune 500 companies, and B2B SaaS enterprises. Our platform features two flagship products: Merge Unified, enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate hundreds of applications through a single API, and Merge Agent Handler, which provides AI agents with secure access to a multitude of third-party tools. Our enterprise-grade platform encompasses the entire integration lifecycle, ensuring robust authentication, security, monitoring, and maintenance. Thousands of organizations rely on Merge to expedite product development, enhance sales performance, minimize customer churn, and conserve engineering resources, allowing them to concentrate on their primary offerings. What will you be responsible for?Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all roles based in San Francisco, collaborating closely with hiring managers and executives.Conduct full lifecycle recruiting across technical (Engineering, Product, Data, Design) and Go-to-Market (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Operations) functions.Proactively source high-caliber talent and establish strong talent pipelines in competitive West Coast markets.Facilitate a thorough calibration and closing process, including managing intricate compensation and equity discussions.Provide an outstanding candidate experience while promoting Merge’s brand presence in San Francisco.Leverage recruiting data and insights to enhance hiring speed, quality, and overall process efficiency.Collaborate cross-functionally to continuously refine our recruitment strategy and tools.

About Ivo Inc. Ivo Inc. focuses on simplifying the most demanding part of the contract lifecycle: negotiation. While technology has advanced, contract negotiation remains complex and resource-heavy. Ivo’s product uses large language models to address these challenges at scale, achieving over an 85% win rate in direct comparisons with competitors. Major industry leaders trust Ivo to strengthen their operations. Role Overview: Director of Talent Acquisition The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead Ivo’s recruitment strategy and help drive company growth. This leader works closely with the executive team, shapes sourcing approaches, builds Ivo’s candidate brand, and ensures a positive experience for every applicant. What This Role Offers Direct influence on company culture, each new hire helps define Ivo’s identity. Close partnership with senior leadership and hiring managers to set workforce and recruitment priorities. Opportunity to design and execute sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent in a competitive landscape. Ability to refine and expand recruitment processes, systems, and employer branding to support growth goals. Key Responsibilities Work with technical leaders to understand hiring needs and create sourcing strategies for hard-to-find technical talent. Build and lead a recruiting function focused on attracting and retaining top talent at Ivo. Guide candidates through a smooth, full-cycle hiring process, managing pipelines for technical roles across channels and filling both high-volume and specialized positions. Use data analytics to improve candidate ROI, boost conversion rates, streamline processes, and keep stakeholders updated on hiring trends and progress. Develop frameworks to gain deep market insights into ideal candidate profiles for all technical positions. Location San Francisco