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Head of Talent

NewsBreak
Location
Mountain View, California, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
G&A
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition/recruiting
  • 4+ years leading and scaling a recruiting team
  • Experience recruiting for technical organizations (engineering, AI/ML, or product) at scale
  • Track record operating as a strategic partner to founders/C-suite executives
  • Experience building or significantly scaling a recruiting function
  • Data-driven approach to recruiting
Nice to have
  • Experience recruiting for AI/frontier AI or LLM-focused teams
  • Experience in media, content, news-tech, or consumer internet companies
  • Experience with cross-border or U.S.–China talent pipelines
  • Mandarin/English bilingual proficiency
What the job really is

The Head of Talent at NewsBreak will lead the talent acquisition function, focusing on building and scaling the recruiting team while partnering with the CEO and executives on hiring strategies. This role involves managing critical senior searches, enhancing the employer brand, and developing a candidate experience that aligns with the company's culture. Additionally, the position requires building scalable recruiting operations and managing relationships with external agencies.

Benefits
  • Annual base pay range of $165,000 — $250,000 USD
  • Potential for discretionary bonus and options
Things to weigh
  • Role involves high-level strategic responsibilities, which may require significant executive presence and stakeholder management skills
  • Fast-paced environment typical of high-growth companies may lead to high demands on time and resources
  • No specific details on additional benefits or perks beyond salary and bonuses
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