Talent Lead Equity at VC-backed creator economy platform

Job Title

People & Talent Lead

$120k-$165k + Equity

VC-backed creator economy platform

As the first People & Talent hire, you will build the talent acquisition function and people operations foundation from scratch. You'll partner with founders to source top‑tier talent, design interview processes, and manage global people operations across multiple geographies. This is a hands‑on role defining the culture and scaling a high‑growth organization.

New York, USA

• You are the first dedicated People hire, giving you full ownership to design the talent machine and people strategy without legacy constraints.
• The company is well‑funded by top‑tier VCs and has achieved significant market traction, reaching profitability while scaling rapidly across multiple regions.
• You will work directly with the founding team to define the organizational character and culture of a breakout company in a new market category.

• Design and execute end‑to‑end recruitment for GTM, engineering, and operations roles to scale the global team.
• Build the people operations foundation, including onboarding, payroll, compensation frameworks, and international compliance.
• Cultivate the company culture and team rituals to maintain high engagement across a distributed, international workforce.

• Proven experience in talent acquisition and people operations at a high‑growth startup, specifically building functions from the ground up.
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to manage complex cross‑border employment and payroll across the US and Europe.
• Exceptional judgment in identifying high‑caliber talent and a track record of closing candidates in competitive markets.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diverse applicants.