Head of Talent at AI startup

Company Description

Fast-growing industrial AI startup

You will lead global talent strategy and people operations for a high-growth AI company deploying real-world technology in heavy industries. This role involves sourcing elite technical talent, owning the full‑cycle recruitment process, and designing high-impact onboarding experiences. You will act as a primary gatekeeper for quality, ensuring a high‑signal, low‑friction hiring culture.

Austin, USA or London, UK

• Influence the growth of a world‑class engineering organization that moves at high speed and high trust.
• Join a well‑funded startup on track to increase bookings 5x YoY with significant market expansion potential.
• Work directly with founders to shape the culture and compensation strategy of a mission‑critical AI platform.

• Source specialized talent including AI researchers and Forward Deployed Engineers from non‑obvious talent pools.
• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process to ensure high‑signal hiring with minimal friction for candidates.
• Design and lead people operations, including global compensation benchmarking, performance management, and organizational growth.

• Proven track record of hiring exceptional technical talent at high‑bar, early‑stage startups or research labs.
• Deep understanding of technical roles and what world‑class engineers value in a high‑performance environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build elite teams from scratch without a pre‑defined playbook.

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1. Visit our website.
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2. Click "Talk to Jack".
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3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
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4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.
Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.