Head of Talent

Summary

Join Twelve Labs as Head of Talent and take ownership of the recruiting function, splitting your time between leadership and hands-on recruitment. You will build scalable processes, oversee tools and systems, and drive strategic initiatives. Partner with the founding and executive team to align talent strategies with company goals. This role requires managing full-cycle recruitment for key roles, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in leadership, and familiarity with international recruiting. Twelve Labs offers a collaborative work environment, full health benefits, flexible PTO and parental leave, remote-flexible work options, and VISA support.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in leadership and management roles
• Familiarity with international recruiting, particularly in the US and Korea
• A strong track record of scaling recruiting functions in high-growth, startup environments
• Experience working closely with executive and founding teams to align recruiting efforts with strategic goals
• Demonstrated ability to own and drive tooling decisions, including ATS and other recruitment platforms, from selection to optimization
• Exceptional data literacy, with the ability to define, track, and achieve key recruiting metrics
• Experience leading employer branding initiatives and building scalable hiring processes
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and elevate a team
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensuring it is embedded in every aspect of talent acquisition

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a recruiting strategy that aligns with Twelve Labs’ growth goals, particularly in technical and AI-related roles
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing talent team, focusing on scalability, collaboration, and operational efficiency
• Own the strategic direction for all recruiting tools and systems, including selecting, implementing, and optimizing platforms like ATS and CRM systems
• Partner with leaders across the organization to understand hiring needs, prioritize roles, and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Drive broad initiatives, including employer branding, talent analytics, and DEI strategies, to position Twelve Labs as a destination for world-class talent
• Define and track recruiting KPIs, using data to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure accountability
• Personally manage full-cycle recruitment for key technical and leadership roles, focusing on AI, engineering, and other critical functions
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets
• Partner with hiring managers to refine the recruitment process and ensure alignment with Twelve Labs’ culture and values
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects the company’s commitment to excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hiring for AI-related startups or high-growth technology companies
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, balancing immediate hiring needs with long-term strategy

Benefits

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment
• Work closely with a collaborative, mission-driven team on cutting-edge AI technology
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits
• Extremely flexible PTO and parental leave policy. Office closed the week of Christmas and New Years
• Remote-flexible, offices in San Francisco and Seoul and coworking stipend
• VISA support (such as H1B and OPT transfer for US employees)