Stealth Cybersecurity Startup- Talent Acquisition Partner

About Us

We are a stealth mode cybersecurity startup, backed by Team8 and other top-tier investors. Having recently secured significant seed funding, we’re building innovative technology that will revolutionize how enterprises protect their environments.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company at its earliest stage, work with an experienced and ambitious team, and help shape the foundations of something truly impactful.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be instrumental in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across various departments. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiation, closing and initial onboarding. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, strong relationship-building skills, and a proactive, organized, hands-on approach in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across technical and non-technical roles.
Global Talent Acquisition: Build and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent across the US.
Sourcing & Candidate Generation: Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build strong pipelines of high-quality and diverse candidates using multiple channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, etc.).
Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand team needs, define job requirements, and build effective interview and hiring processes.
Candidate Experience: Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
Screening & Assessment: Conduct in-depth candidate screenings to assess technical capabilities, experience, and cultural fit.
Process & Ownership: Drive recruitment best practices, improve hiring processes, and take full ownership of roles in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements:

Experience: 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with proven experience in a startup or high-growth environment (mandatory).
Proven experience recruiting for US-based roles, including working across time zones and with US stakeholders.
Technical Recruiting: Demonstrated success recruiting for technical roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Product, R&D).
Cybersecurity Background: Experience recruiting in cybersecurity companies or for security-related roles – a strong advantage.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with candidates and hiring managers at all levels.
Organization & Execution: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, changing environment.
Tech Savvy: Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern sourcing tools.

Team8:
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