Head of Talent

Summary

Join Owner.com, a rapidly growing, remote-first company, as their Head of Talent. In this role, you will design, build, and scale a world-class recruiting engine, partnering with department heads to forecast headcount and hiring priorities. You will lead strategic searches for high-impact leadership roles and mentor a team of recruiters. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of recruiting experience, including 3+ years leading talent at a high-growth startup, and a proven track record of hiring exceptional talent across multiple functions. This hybrid, remote-first role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will be responsible for establishing clear metrics, improving processes, building sourcing strategies, and developing employer brand initiatives. This is an opportunity to design a talent ecosystem that reflects Owner.com's values and creates a competitive edge.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Remote-first workplace
• Unlimited PTO - plus extra fun perks!