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EliseAI is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Director of Talent to build and lead the recruiting function that powers that growth. This is a high-impact role for a strategic and hands-on recruiting leader who thrives on building systems, teams, and relationships that deliver results. You’ll formalize company-wide hiring targets, optimize our recruiting processes, and develop strategies to attract top-tier talent across technical, go-to-market, strategic, and leadership roles. You’ll coach and elevate our recruiting team, partner with executives to anticipate talent needs, and bring a data-driven, creative, and market-savvy approach to how EliseAI finds and hires exceptional people.
Job Responsibility:
Build and scale the recruiting function: Define and execute EliseAI’s talent acquisition strategy to meet hiring goals across departments and geographies
Establish hiring targets and reporting: Partner with leadership to set clear headcount goals and track progress through actionable data and insights
Drive innovative sourcing: Implement creative sourcing strategies to reach diverse and high-caliber talent pools across technical and business functions
Enhance interview practices: Audit and refine hiring processes to ensure consistency, speed, and accuracy in candidate evaluation
Lead executive recruiting: Lead searches for senior and executive hires, developing long-term relationships with executive-level talent over time
Agency partnerships: Build strong, collaborative relationships with recruiting agencies to ensure high-quality delivery and alignment with EliseAI’s culture and talent standards
Market insight and brand alignment: Stay close to talent market trends, compensation shifts, and competitor moves
ensure EliseAI remains a magnet for world-class talent
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with People Operations, Finance, and leadership to align recruiting with business priorities and resource planning
Requirements:
6+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting
at least 3+ years in a leadership role building or scaling in-house recruiting teams in a high-growth startup environment
strong strategic, generalist thinking balanced with operational execution and attention to detail
proven success owning hiring strategy and delivery for a fast-scaling startup or SaaS company
deep understanding of recruiting metrics, ATS systems, and data-driven process improvement
demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing recruiting teams
experience personally managing executive recruiting and filling C-level openings
exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization
willingness to work in person at our Manhattan office 5 days a week
What we offer:
Equity in the company
Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
Fully paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
401k benefits
Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!