Head of Recruitment

at  pearl

Work Arrangement: 9 to 5 EST.
Job Type: Full-time, Independent Contractor.
Salary Range: in USD.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.
Locations: Remote, open to candidates in Argentina.

ABOUT PEARL TALENT:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
Why Work with Us?
We mean what we say that we’re building a different recruiting company here. We only work with exceptional founders from the US and EU who care about the long-term success of their team members. We also provide you with attainable 3, 6, 9, 12 month, and beyond retention bonuses in add.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5–10 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years in leadership roles within startups.
• Proven success in designing and implementing recruitment strategies in high-growth companies.
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques, employer branding, and recruitment technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on leveraging data to drive decisions and improve performance.
• Experience scaling teams across multiple geographies is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Recruitment to lead and scale our talent acquisition strategy. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in building recruitment processes, teams, and strategies in fast-paced startup environments. You’ll bring innovative approaches to sourcing and hiring top talent, while aligning recruitment efforts with the company’s growth objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract top talent across all functions.
• Build and maintain scalable hiring processes that align with the company’s rapid growth trajectory.
• Collaborate with leadership to forecast hiring needs and design workforce planning initiatives.
• Team Management:
• Lead, mentor, and grow the recruitment team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure the team is equipped with the tools, resources, and training necessary for success.
• Candidate Experience:
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every touchpoint reflects our brand and values.
• Implement feedback loops to continuously improve the recruitment process.
• Sourcing and Employer Branding:
• Oversee innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent, particularly in competitive markets.
• Partner with Marketing and HR to strengthen the company’s employer brand and showcase it as a top-tier workplace.
• Data-Driven Decisions:
• Leverage recruitment metrics to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and make informed decisions.
• Present hiring reports and insights to the executive team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Start-Up Expertise:
• Bring deep experience in recruiting for startup environments, understanding the nuances of scaling teams efficiently.
• Build agile recruitment processes capable of adapting to rapid organizational changes.