Head of talent

Ladders; New York (NY); In loco; USD 238.000 - 298.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company-paid medical, dental, and view

Wellness program with Equinox

401(k) plan with a 4% employer match

Annual education stipend

Unlimited paid time off

Up to 16 weeks parental leave

Home office setup stipend

Daily lunches at NY headquarters

Descrizione del lavoro

Ladders in New York seeks a Head of Talent to shape the organization’s talent agenda and partner with senior leadership on hiring, development, and workforce planning. The role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on execution to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.

You will influence compensation, performance, and succession practices, build a scalable recruiting function, and drive proactive talent pipelines across the business at scale from SoHo offices.

Competenze

• 10+ years of recruiting experience, including 3+ years leading teams in tech.
• Proven ability to build and scale a recruiting function.
• Experience hiring senior talent in competitive markets.
• Expertise in workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Strong judgment in advising on hiring and compensation.
• Experience in internal talent development and performance management.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in metrics and process improvement.
• Hands-on experience with ATS and recruiting tools.
• Excellent communication skills to build trust with stakeholders.
• Willingness to work from the SoHo, New York office.

Mansioni

• Own and define the company’s long-term talent strategy
• Advise leadership on role scoping, leveling, and compensation
• Set and maintain high hiring standards as the company grows
• Collaborate on internal talent development and succession planning
• Shape performance assessment and growth strategies
• Build and mentor the recruiting team, including in-house recruiters
• Conduct key searches for senior and hard-to-fill roles
• Develop proactive talent pipelines through sourcing and mapping
• Ensure a respectful and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Manage recruiting operations, including ATS and interview processes
• Track and analyze hiring metrics to enhance recruitment effectiveness
• Coordinate with team leads on onboarding and new hire integration

Conoscenze

Recruiting leadership

Tech recruiting

Talent strategy

Data‑driven mindset

Communication

People management

Strumenti

ATS

Recruiting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

For our client, we are seeking a Head of talent to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leader will shape the organization’s overall talent agenda, partnering closely with senior leadership to build a scalable approach to hiring, development, and workforce planning. The role will combine strategic talent leadership with hands‑on execution, supporting critical senior searches and strengthening the systems that help the business attract and retain exceptional people. It will also influence compensation, performance, and succession practices to support growth in a highly competitive market.

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $238,400 – $298,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and define the company’s long-term talent strategy
• Advise leadership on role scoping, leveling, and compensation
• Set and maintain high hiring standards as the company grows
• Collaborate on internal talent development and succession planning
• Shape performance assessment and growth strategies
• Build and mentor the recruiting team, including in-house recruiters
• Conduct key searches for senior and hard-to-fill roles
• Develop proactive talent pipelines through sourcing and mapping
• Ensure a respectful and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Manage recruiting operations, including ATS and interview processes
• Track and analyze hiring metrics to enhance recruitment effectiveness
• Coordinate with team leads on onboarding and new hire integration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recruiting experience, including 3+ years leading teams in tech
• Proven ability to build and scale a recruiting function
• Experience hiring senior talent in competitive markets
• Expertise in workforce planning and talent strategy
• Strong judgment in advising on hiring and compensation
• Experience in internal talent development and performance management
• Data‑driven mindset with experience in metrics and process improvement
• Hands‑on experience with ATS and recruiting tools
• Excellent communication skills to build trust with stakeholders
• Willingness to work from the SoHo, New York office

Benefits

• Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Wellness offerings, including a partnership with Equinox Fitness Clubs
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution
• Annual $1,500 education stipend
• Unlimited and encouraged time off
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Home office setup stipend for remote employees
• Daily lunches at NY headquarters

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.