Head of Talent

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology budget

Stipend for health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Ladders is partnering with a client in the Education, Government & Non‑Profit sector to hire a Head of Talent who will lead senior-level searches and shape the hiring function.

This role emphasizes sourcing, screening, and process improvements, partnering with hiring managers to ensure a professional candidate experience in a mission-driven, bipartisan setting with interest in AI, technology policy, and national-security issues.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recruiting or talent experience for director-level roles and above.
• Experience enhancing hiring processes for efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills for evaluating candidates virtually and in person.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple open searches.
• Excellent communication with Google Workspace and Greenhouse proficiency.
• Ability to navigate a bipartisan environment with diverse political backgrounds.
• Interest in AI, technology policy, or national-security issues.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and conduct first-round candidate screenings for a variety of roles
• Project manage multiple hiring searches to ensure timely progress and prevent overload
• Source and engage candidates through networking events, job boards, and direct outreach for senior roles
• Improve the hiring process by implementing best practices and increasing screening efficiency
• Draft and update job descriptions and maintain the careers page
• Manage candidate pipelines and keep the applicant tracking system current and organized
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers for a smooth process
• Keep candidates updated throughout the hiring stages and represent the organization professionally
• Track and report on recruiting metrics to assess hiring effectiveness and process improvements

Skills

Recruiting leadership

Director-level experience

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Google Workspace

Greenhouse ATS

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Head of Talent to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non‑Profit space.

This role will lead recruiting efforts across a range of senior‑level searches and help shape a more efficient, organized hiring function. The ideal candidate will bring strong sourcing, screening, and process‑improvement experience while partnering closely with hiring managers to support a smooth and professional candidate experience. This is a highly visible role suited for someone who is comfortable working in a mission‑driven, bipartisan environment and engaging talent with interest in AI, technology policy, and national‑security issues. The position also offers the opportunity to strengthen recruiting operations, metrics, and employer presentation across the organization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Review applications and conduct first‑round candidate screenings for a variety of roles


• Project manage multiple hiring searches to ensure timely progress and prevent overload


• Source and engage candidates through networking events, job boards, and direct outreach for senior roles


• Improve the hiring process by implementing best practices and increasing screening efficiency


• Draft and update job descriptions and maintain the careers page


• Manage candidate pipelines and keep the applicant tracking system current and organized


• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers for a smooth process


• Keep candidates updated throughout the hiring stages and represent the organization professionally


• Track and report on recruiting metrics to assess hiring effectiveness and process improvements

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recruiting or talent experience for director‑level roles and above in various settings


• Experience enhancing existing hiring processes for efficiency


• Strong interpersonal skills for evaluating candidates both virtually and in person


• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple open searches


• Exceptional communication skills with proficiency in Google Workspace and an ATS such as Greenhouse


• Ability to navigate a bipartisan environment with candidates from diverse political backgrounds


• Interest in AI, technology policy, or national‑security issues

Benefits

• Technology budget


• Stipend for health insurance


• Unlimited PTO

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.