Dune Security · 2 weeks ago
Head of Talent
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $180K/yrDune Security is the world’s first User Adaptive Risk Management solution, and they are seeking a Head of Talent to build a world-class recruiting engine. This role involves owning the recruiting process, partnering with leadership on hiring strategies, and ensuring the company attracts and retains exceptional talent as it scales.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Hiring Manager
David DellaPelle
Responsibilities
Own recruiting end to end , personally leading hiring across engineering, security, product, go-to-market, and operations roles
Build and scale the Talent function from the ground up, with full ownership of recruiting strategy, execution, and outcomes”
Partner closely with founders and leadership on hiring plans, role definition, org design, and headcount strategy
Design and run a high-quality hiring process , from sourcing through closing, that attracts top-tier candidates
Raise the talent bar at every level , ensuring we hire people who are exceptional at their craft and aligned with how we work
Partner with leadership and People Operations to support effective onboarding and early employee success”
Coach hiring managers on interviewing, evaluation, and decision-making
Reinforce culture through hiring , ensuring our values show up in who we bring onto the team
Qualification
Required
Experience leading recruiting functions in fast-growing companies
Proven success hiring and scaling teams, not just supporting hiring from the sidelines
Deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including high-volume and high-bar roles
Strong hands-on recruiting background, including sourcing and closing senior and technical roles
Ability to operate with urgency, judgment, and ownership in an ambiguous environment
Comfort partnering directly with founders and senior leaders on critical hiring decisions
Preferred
Experience hiring in cybersecurity, SaaS, or deeply technical environments
Experience scaling teams through significant growth phases, including doubling headcount
Experience building recruiting processes and employer brand from an early stage
Exposure to supporting first-time managers
Working knowledge of people operations fundamentals and employment compliance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
Commuter benefits
Ongoing professional development and educational support
Company
Dune Security
Dune Security's AI quantifies user risk, delivering adaptive training and dynamic, integrated controls for proactive remediation.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8MKey Investors
Toba CapitalCraft VenturesAntler
2025-01-29Seed· $6M
2024-04-22Pre Seed· $2M
2023-09-29Pre Seed
Leadership Team
David DellaPelle
Co-Founder and CEO
Michael Waite
Co-Founder and CTO
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