Head of Talent
Listed on 2026-09-17
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HR/Recruitment
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, Tech / IT Recruiter, HR Manager, HR Generalist / Talent Management
About the role
At Zeffy, talent is everything. We’re ~45 people delivering what most companies need 100+ to do, because we look for exceptional talents. As Head of Talent, you own the entire recruiting function. You’ll close roles yourself, coach hiring managers and recruiters, and build the systems and employer brand that make Zeffy a magnet for top talent in Montréal and Paris.
You’ll report directly to our CEO, François, and manage a team of two recruiters.
More precisely, you will
Recruit directlySource, screen, and close some of our hardest roles end-to-end, especially senior and cross-functional positions where your experience makes the difference
Partner with hiring managers to sharpen role definitions, scorecards, and search strategy
Maintain an excellent candidate experience at every touchpoint
Coach recruiters to sharpen their sourcing, screening, and closing skills
Coach hiring managers to be the best interviewers
Make sure alignment between recruiter, hiring managers, and the market is present in all roles.
Improve processes with a smart approach: enough structure (scorecards, pipeline analytics, feedback loops, AI) to make better decisions, without the bureaucracy and heavy processes that kill good judgment
Build our employer brand
: coordinate content, events, and partnerships that make Zeffy visible to the people we want to attract
We’re looking for someone with 5+ years leading a talent/recruiting function, ideally in a fast-growing startup or in a context where hiring bar was high. You’ve personally closed hard-to-fill roles. You’ve coached hiring managers and recruiters and made them measurably better. You’ve built or significantly improved recruiting processes and know when structure helps vs. when it gets in the way. You’re excited about AI and recruiting tech as real levers.
Bonus:
Experience recruiting in both North America and Europe. Experience in HR / People.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t check every box. If this applies to you and you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear from you!
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