Talent Partner (SaaS Founder Recruiting)

High Alpha Innovation co-creates advantaged startups that solve compelling problems. Part strategic advisory, part venture builder, our team is a diverse mix of highly-experienced company creators, designers, and strategists who work with world-class entrepreneurs, corporations, and universities to build, invest in and scale venture studios and advantaged startups.

As a Talent Partner you will be responsible for the full cycle sourcing and recruitment of startup executives, including Chief Executive Officers, Chief Technology Officers and Chief Product Officers. The Talent Partner is responsible for finding world-class founder talent for newly launched technology startups across a variety of industries. They act as a trusted advisor to partners, offering guidance and resources on the talent acquisition process and candidate profiles. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the Talent Partner ensures the successful launch of startups by securing highly qualified individuals for the founders' roles. Their expertise and strategic approach contribute to the recruitment of exceptional talent and the overall success of the startup ventures.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and define ideal founder candidate profiles for newly created startups 
• Conduct thorough research on the industry, competitive landscape, and partner dynamics related to the project to ensure a solid understanding of the opportunity
• Develop sourcing and recruitment marketing strategies, including creating job descriptions and social media posts for candidate outreach
• Build a pipeline of talented founders by reviewing incoming applications as well as executing an outbound sourcing strategy, conduct exploratory interviews, and provide resources and education on the startup concept and venture studio model to candidates
• Manage the entire founder interview process, including preparation for both interviewers and candidates, scheduling, and gathering feedback
• Keep the partner informed about candidate pipelines, potential roadblocks, and overall hiring strategies through regular updates and education
• Manage the offer and negotiation process for all founder roles
• Collaborate with various departments, including Business Design, HR, Finance, Launch, Legal, and Go To Market teams, to ensure a seamless candidate experience and smooth onboarding transition

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years in a full cycle recruitment position, with experience recruiting executive level roles in SaaS or other technology organizations. Experience in early stage startups preferred 

• Strong sourcing skills, with the ability to put together and execute on a sourcing strategy to attract founders with niche skill sets 
• Ability to effectively collaborate with corporate and university stakeholders to align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives
• Attention to detail and ability to keep candidate information organized across Workable and Monday.com
• Strong sales and storytelling skills, enabling the quick comprehension and effective presentation of new ideas and opportunities
• Exceptional relationship-building abilities, establishing rapport and trust quickly to engage and attract high-caliber candidates
• Skilled in developing and implementing structured processes while maintaining flexibility to navigate through ambiguity.
• In-depth knowledge of startups, SaaS, and venture capital operations, including team dynamics and deal structures
• Strong negotiation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus equity plan
• Medical, dental & vision Insurance with employer HSA contribution
• Company paid STD/LTD and Life Insurance 
• Unlimited PTO plan to encourage a healthy work - life balance 
• 22 paid company holidays 
• 401k with company contribution
• A remote first culture. Work from anywhere in the continental United States 
• Company provided laptop plus a monthly technology stipend to help cover additional working expenses 
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with a proven venture studio playbook
• The opportunity to create, build and grow innovative products with world class founders

WE BUILD

We make decisions with imperfect information and quickly move forward. We take action. We are comfortable with discomfort, and we measure our results in terms of what we build.

WE ARE BOLD

We seek, uncover, and speak truth. We are endlessly curious, we dream big and we lead through vision. Our ideas change the world.

WE CREATE OPPORTUNITY

We aim to create as much opportunity for as many people as possible, and we believe startups are a powerful vehicle for doing so. By creating opportunity, we create joy for ourselves, our loved ones, our corporate partners, and if we’re doing it right -- the world.

High Alpha Innovation is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not just accept diverse backgrounds, we celebrate them. Our company, the work we do, and our partners benefit from the value of a diverse team. No team member's value lies alone in their diversity, and because we value diversity so highly, we reiterate that all hiring and employment decisions are made on merit, performance, competence, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

High Alpha Innovation partners with the world’s leading corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create advantaged startups that solve compelling problems. Part strategy consultancy, part venture studio, our team is a diverse mix of highly-experienced company builders, designers, and strategists who work with corporate partners to source, launch, and invest in venture studios and startups.