TLDR is hiring a Head of Talent to build the most talent-dense team in media. You'll own full-cycle recruiting end-to-end and build scalable recruiting infrastructure from the ground up.
What You'll Do
- Own full-cycle recruiting end-to-end: manage the complete recruiting process from sourcing to offer acceptance across technical and non-technical roles.
- Build scalable recruiting infrastructure: design and implement processes, templates, and systems to handle 10x current hiring volume.
- Orchestrate external recruiting partners: source, vet, and manage relationships with contingency recruiters.
- Conduct high-signal initial screens: run efficient yet thorough phone screens that identify top talent and provide an exceptional candidate experience.
- Manage the contractor vetting pipeline: evaluate and onboard contractors across various functions, ensuring compliance, cultural fit, and capability alignment.
- Champion the talent bar: be the guardian of quality, push back on pressure to compromise standards, and ensure every hire makes the team stronger.
- Drive data-driven recruiting: track and optimize key metrics like time-to-fill, source quality, and conversion rates.
- Create exceptional candidate experiences: ensure every candidate walks away impressed with TLDR and becomes a brand advocate.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in high-growth startups or tech companies.
- Experience managing external recruiting agencies and contingency partners.
- Strong ability to assess both skills and cultural fit through structured interviewing.
- Expertise with modern ATS platforms and recruiting tools (we use Ashby).
- Data-driven approach to recruiting with experience tracking and improving funnel metrics.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to move fast while maintaining high standards.
- Self-starter mentality: proactively identify hiring needs and build pipelines before roles are open.
Nice to Have
- Focus on Go-to-Market (GTM) roles.
Technical Stack
- Ashby
Team & Environment
You will be the first recruiter at the company, joining a team of 21 FTEs. You will report directly to Founder and CEO Dan, working within a culture that values excellence and moves with urgency.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO
Work Mode
This is a remote-first position.
TLDR is an equal opportunity employer.
