Fractional Head of Talent

Clear Summit Group; Quebec; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Summit Group is on the lookout for a Fractional Head of Talent to enhance their strategic recruitment efforts. In this unique role, you will not just fill positions, but identify rising stars across various business functions, shaping the company's talent landscape. Your keen business instincts and extensive interviewing experience will play a crucial role in this fast-paced environment, where your insights will drive hiring standards forward.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition or HR, preferably in a high-growth environment.
• Experience with AI tools and virtual work.
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication.

Responsibilities

• Review video applications and conduct thoughtful first interviews.
• Surface top candidates weekly to the Founder.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve hiring standards.

Skills

Judgement of character

Business instincts

Talent identification

Interviewing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Psychology

Job description

Clear Summit Group is a founder-led, fast-scaling group of service-based companies. We believe great businesses are built by great people, and we’re relentlessly focused on finding smart, driven, entrepreneurial talent to lead every function of our portfolio.

About the Role

We are seeking a Fractional Head of Talent to partner directly with our business leaders of our portfolio companies. This isn’t a traditional recruiting role. You won’t be placing job ads or sorting resumes — we have that covered. Instead, you will act as a strategic talent scout and first interviewer, reviewing pre-screened candidates (via video-based responses) and conducting smart, business-oriented first interviews. Your job : Spot rising stars. Identify high-potential individuals across sales, marketing, and operations roles. Ask sharp questions. Use your business sense to see beyond the resume and assess whether this person has the intelligence, drive, and upside potential to thrive in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Review video applications and conduct thoughtful first interviews
• Surface top candidates weekly to the Founder and senior leaders
• Provide notes, interview recordings, and rationale for each recommendation
• Develop a pattern-recognition system for spotting high performers early
• Collaborate directly with the Founder and senior leaders to refine and evolve our hiring standards

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or human resources, preferably within a high-growth
• Have a sharp mind and strong business instincts
• Are an excellent judge of character and potential
• Love identifying and developing high-potential people
• Have interviewed hundreds (or thousands) of candidates across multiple roles
• Have startup or fast-growth company experience
• Are comfortable with AI tools, virtual work, and asynchronous communication
• Are excited to grow into a full-time strategic talent role as the business scales

Pay range and compensation package

Hourly or project-based to start, with flexibility. Significant opportunity to grow with the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of their background. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are the perfect fit for this role.