Head of Talent

Our client is looking for a Head of Talent. In this role, you'll work closely with our operations team to help expand clients' team through hiring initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle across all departments and levels.
• Partner internally to define headcount plans, hiring priorities, and organization needs
• Build scalable recruiting processes and systems that ensure an excellent candidate experience.
• Source, attract, and close top-tier candidates across technical and non-technical roles.
• Establish Rains employer brand across key platforms and communities.
• Develop diversity hiring strategies that strengthen our inclusive culture.
• Implement tools and analytics to track pipeline health, hiring velocity, and performance.
• Collaborate with external agencies and recruiting partners as needed.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in recruiting
• A proven track record of hiring for early-stage, high-growth startups, especially in fintech or technical environments.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, interview best practices, and compensation planning.
• A deep understanding of candidate psychology and closing strategies in a competitive market.
• High EQ and communication skills, you can collaborate effectively across all levels of the company.

Desirable but not mandatory

• Familiarity with HR and ATS systems like Ashby and Justworks.
• Experience hiring internationally or managing global recruiting programs.
• Exposure to fast-moving sectors like fintech, or crypto