Director of Recruiting

Summary

Join Ava Labs, a world-class blockchain development team, as their Director of Recruiting. Lead talent acquisition efforts, focusing on data-driven strategies, analytics, and reporting. You will build and manage a high-performing recruiting team, streamline hiring processes, and partner with leadership to develop effective talent strategies. The ideal candidate has extensive recruiting experience, particularly in high-growth startups within the crypto or blockchain industry. Deep knowledge of the Web3 ecosystem and strong analytical skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to be a pioneer in a new technology with global impact.

Requirements

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience in high-growth startups, ideally in crypto, fintech, or blockchain
• Strong understanding of technical and non-technical hiring (engineering, marketing, product, etc.)
• Proven track record of scaling teams and leading recruitment in a competitive talent market
• Deep knowledge of the Web3 ecosystem, blockchain, DeFi, and emerging crypto trends
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to hiring
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic recruiting plan to attract top talent across the entire business
• Build and lead a high-performing recruiting team, fostering a data-driven and proactive hiring culture
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position Ava Labs as a top destination for Web3 talent
• Streamline and scale hiring processes, ensuring efficiency, diversity, and an outstanding candidate experience
• Partner closely with leadership, people team, and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and prioritize roles
• Leverage data and analytics to optimize sourcing strategies and improve hiring outcomes
• Develop strong pipelines of crypto-native and blockchain-savvy candidates
• Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring we attract the best talent in Web3

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hiring globally and navigating international talent markets
• Strong network within the crypto and Web3 space
• Familiarity with Greenhouse as an ATS platform
• Experience with employer branding and community engagement