Head of Talent People & Talent - CORD : Job Details

Why we're looking for youAs Owner enters its next phase of growth, maintaining our high talent bar and intense pace is critical. We're seeking a world-class Head of Talent who's ready for the challenge and excited to help build a generational company, one exceptional hire at a time.In this role you'll build and evolve the recruiting strategy that powers our growth - architecting the end-to-end vision, strategy and operations of the talent function at Owner. You'll lead a high-performing team and work closely with leaders across Sales, Engineering, Product, and G&A to forecast needs, run strategic searches, and create a consistently excellent candidate experience.We're not building a copy-paste recruiting function, we're building one specific to Owner: fast, rigorous, data-informed, and human. You'll be a builder, operator, executive partner, and hands-on recruiter. This is your opportunity to design a talent ecosystem that reflects our values and creates a meaningful edge in a competitive market.This is a hybrid, remote-first role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.The impact you will have

• Design, build, and scale a recruiting engine that delivers world-class outcomes across speed, quality, and candidate experience
• Partner with department heads and Finance to forecast headcount and hiring priorities across Sales, Engineering, Product, and G&A
• Lead strategic searches for high-impact leadership roles
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, helping them develop into high-performing talent partners
• Establish clear metrics (e.g. funnel conversion, time-to-fill, offer acceptance, quality of hire) and use data to drive accountability and performance
• Continuously improve process, tools, and candidate experience using data and feedback
• Build scalable sourcing strategies across referrals, outbound, inbound, and agency channels
• Develop and execute employer brand initiatives that amplify our story and attract exceptional candidates
• Champion a high-touch, candidate-first experience at every stage of the funnel
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping them scope roles, build hiring plans, and maintain a high talent bar
• Communicate regularly with executive stakeholders to ensure tight alignment between recruiting and business goals
• Act as the strategic link between Recruiting, People, and Finance

Who you'll work withThis role reports to the VP of People, partners closely with senior executives, and collaborates across all departments.What we're looking for

• Experience: 8+ years of recruiting experience, including 3+ years leading the talent function at a high-growth startup
• Stage Fit: Proven success scaling a recruiting function from Series B/C through late-stage growth
• Track Record: Experience hiring exceptional talent across multiple functions, including Engineering and Go-To-Market, with a strong network and familiarity with top-tier talent
• Tools & Infrastructure: Deep familiarity with recruiting systems (e.g. Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby, Gem, Metaview) and how to use them to drive efficiency and performance
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a recruiting team to exceed goals while maintaining an excellent candidate experience
• Analytical Mindset: Data-driven operator who can use metrics and observation to continuously improve process and outcomes, and has a passion for and track record of driving performance improvement across every part of the funnel.
• Communication: Persuasive communicator who builds trust with executives and inspires confidence in candidates
• Bias for Action: Startup-savvy and decisive - thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and takes ownership

Core Skills: Hiring, Lever, Greenhouse, AshbyOther Skills: Recruitment strategySeniority: Leadership#J-18808-Ljbffr