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Distyl · 1 week ago

Head of Talent Acquisition

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Distyl is a company that develops AI native technologies for collaboration between humans and AI, aiming to power operations for the Global Fortune 1000. The Head of Talent Acquisition will be responsible for scaling the hiring strategy and building a world-class recruiting function to attract and close top-tier talent while partnering closely with the leadership team.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Executive Search & Leadership Hiring: Own executive and senior leadership hiring, personally leading critical searches while managing and leveraging external search firms. Partner with founders and hiring managers on role definition, assessment, and closing and set the standard for executive hiring across the company

Hiring Strategy & Bar Setting: Own end-to-end hiring outcomes and set a consistently high bar across all roles, partnering closely with leaders to ensure rigorous assessment and strong hiring decisions

Leadership & Team Building: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team. Create clarity around roles, expectations, and performance while fostering a culture of ownership and excellence

Hiring Process & Infrastructure: Design scalable recruiting processes. Use data to diagnose funnel health, improve decision-making and continuously iterate on hiring effectiveness

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand: Ensure a high-touch, thoughtful candidate experience. Shape and communicate a compelling employer story in partnership with leadership and brand partners

Stakeholder Partnership: Build deep, trusted relationships with founders and hiring managers, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process

Qualification

Executive Search ExperienceTechnical Recruiting ExpertisePeople Leadership ExperienceStartup & High-Growth ExperienceStrategic & Operational StrengthJudgmentThrive in AmbiguityExceptional Communication

Required

10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Executive Search, with proven experience leading executive search end-to-end either from a top search firm or in-house and a track record of closing senior leaders in competitive markets

Proven experience leading and scaling Talent Acquisition teams, including hiring, developing, and managing recruiters, and operating as a player-coach in a high-growth environment

Hands-on experience hiring technical talent, with the ability to partner credibly with technical leaders

Experience building or scaling recruiting functions in a startup or high-growth environment, where ambiguity and speed are the norm

Ability to zoom out to define long-term hiring strategy while staying hands-on with critical searches and day-to-day execution

Strong executive presence, stakeholder management skills, and sound judgment in high-stakes hiring decisions

Comfort operating with incomplete information, prioritizing ruthlessly, and creating structure where none exists