Head of Talent

📋 Description

• Own NewsBreak's end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, translating company growth and headcount
• Build, lead, and mentor the talent acquisition team — hiring, coaching, and developing Talent
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on org design, workforce planning, leveling
• Personally own full-cycle search for the company's most senior and confidential roles (VP+ and
• Partner closely with hiring managers and executives to define role scope, ideal candidate profiles
• Build and protect NewsBreak's employer brand to compete for top talent in a crowded Silicon Valley

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition/recruiting, including 4+ years leading and scaling a
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical organizations (engineering, AI/ML, or product) at
• Track record operating as a strategic partner to founders/C-suite executives, with strong executive
• Experience building or significantly scaling a recruiting function, including process, tooling, and
• Data-driven approach to recruiting, comfortable using metrics and AI-powered recruiting tools to
• Experience recruiting for AI/frontier AI or LLM-focused teams.

🎁 Benefits

• US base salary range: $205,000 — $250,000 USD
• Discretionary bonus and options may be available
• Full-time position
• Great Place to Work® certified
• Top Workplaces for Innovators