Talent Partner to Founders & Leadership

Khosla Ventures; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a mid-senior level Talent Partner. In this full-time role, you will partner with founders and leadership teams to understand their hiring needs and drive full-cycle recruiting for key roles. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, particularly within high-growth environments, and possess a strong track record of sourcing exceptional talent across various functions. A Bachelor's degree is required, and prior VC talent experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in talent acquisition for technical or business roles.
• Strong track record in filling hard-to-hire roles.
• Comfortable operating across various functions and stages.

Responsibilities

• Partner with founders to understand hiring needs.
• Drive full-cycle recruiting for key roles.
• Develop tailored search strategies for specialized roles.
• Build relationships with world-class candidates.
• Guide founders on best practices in hiring.
• Provide insights into market trends and talent movements.
• Maintain high quality in talent selection.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing for technical talent

Executive presence

Building trust

Operating across multiple industries

Fast-moving environments

Quality obsession

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A leading venture capital firm in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a mid-senior level Talent Partner. In this full-time role, you will partner with founders and leadership teams to understand their hiring needs and drive full-cycle recruiting for key roles. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, particularly within high-growth environments, and possess a strong track record of sourcing exceptional talent across various functions. A Bachelor's degree is required, and prior VC talent experience is a plus.