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.