Head of Talent Acquisition Job at Distyl AI (San Francisco)

Head of Talent Acquisition

Distyl AI

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

180000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will own and scale our end-to-end hiring strategy, from executive leadership roles to deeply technical positions. You will be responsible for building a world-class recruiting function that enables the company to grow rapidly while maintaining an exceptionally high bar for talent. In close partnership with the Head of People, founders and leadership team your mission is to translate business priorities into hiring outcomes, earn trust as a strategic advisor, and ensure we consistently attract and close top-tier talent. You will personally lead critical executive searches while also designing the systems, processes, and team needed to scale hiring sustainably. This role requires a builder mindset, strong executive presence, deep technical recruiting fluency and comfort operating in ambiguity. You will be accountable for hiring outcomes and long-term talent foundation of the company.

Job Responsibility:

Own and scale our end-to-end hiring strategy, from executive leadership roles to deeply technical positions
Build a world-class recruiting function
Translate business priorities into hiring outcomes, earn trust as a strategic advisor, and ensure we consistently attract and close top-tier talent
Personally lead critical executive searches while also designing the systems, processes, and team needed to scale hiring sustainably
Own executive and senior leadership hiring, personally leading critical searches while managing and leveraging external search firms
Own end-to-end hiring outcomes and set a consistently high bar across all roles
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team
Design scalable recruiting processes
Use data to diagnose funnel health, improve decision-making and continuously iterate on hiring effectiveness
Ensure a high-touch, thoughtful candidate experience
Shape and communicate a compelling employer story
Build deep, trusted relationships with founders and hiring managers, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Executive Search, with proven experience leading executive search end-to-end either from a top search firm or in-house
Proven experience leading and scaling Talent Acquisition teams, including hiring, developing, and managing recruiters
Hands-on experience hiring technical talent
Experience building or scaling recruiting functions in a startup or high-growth environment
Ability to zoom out to define long-term hiring strategy while staying hands-on with critical searches and day-to-day execution
Strong executive presence, stakeholder management skills, and sound judgment in high-stakes hiring decisions
Comfort operating with incomplete information, prioritizing ruthlessly, and creating structure where none exists

What we offer:

100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence
Meaningful equity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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