Talent Acquisition Partner

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Empathy is transforming the way families navigate life’s most difficult times - from the loss of a loved one to other major life transitions. By combining technology with compassionate human care, we bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind when it matters most.

We partner with leading employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver meaningful, human‑centric support ay, Empathy supports over 45 million people across North America.

Backed by top‑tier investors including General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Adams Street, Aleph and Entreé Capital. We’ve raised over $160 million to date, including a $72 million Series C, to expand our impact and scale our mission worldwide.

We’re hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing People team in New York. This role will report to our Head of Talent Acquisition (NY) and will be the first recruiter based in the US, playing a critical role in supporting Empathy’s next phase of growth. This is a hands‑on, execution‑heavy role with increasing scope. You’ll own full‑cycle recruiting for US roles today, partner closely with hiring managers, and help lay the groundwork for a scalable recruiting function.

Over time, this role will help inform process, structure, and hiring approaches as the team grows.

• Own full‑cycle recruiting for US‑based roles, from intake through offer, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand role needs, team context, and hiring priorities.
• Execute thoughtful sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing strategies while building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines.
• Work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition to implement and refine recruiting processes, tools, and interview structures, bringing consistency and rigor to hiring decisions.
• Partner with People Operations to ensure a smooth, high‑quality candidate experience, including interview coordination and clear, timely communication.
• Use data and insights to track progress, identify risks, and continuously improve hiring workflows.
• Over time, support the scaling of the US recruiting function by contributing to process documentation, best practices, and onboarding of additional recruiters as the team grows.

• 4+ years of experience in full‑cycle recruiting or as a Talent Acquisition Partner, ideally in tech or high‑growth environments.
• Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and operating with sound judgment and prioritization.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and ATS platforms.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and dependable in follow‑through.
• Clear, empathetic communicator who builds trust with candidates and internal partners.
• Flexibility to work in a start‑up fast‑paced environment, accommodating global time zones when needed.
• Passion for people and a commitment to creating a positive candidate and employee experience.
• Experience working with a global team is preferred.

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000, based on skills, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, we offer stock options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits include premium healthcare, comprehensive paid time off, flexible parental leave, bereavement care with premium access to the Empathy platform for employees and families, a company‑sponsored 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match, competitive stock options, annual retreats, team lunches in our NYC office, and a remote employee stipend.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

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