Director of Talent

EliseAI • New York, NY

83d • $200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

EliseAI is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Director of Talent to build and lead the recruiting function that powers that growth. This is a high-impact role for a strategic and hands-on recruiting leader who thrives on building systems, teams, and relationships that deliver results. You’ll formalize company-wide hiring targets, optimize our recruiting processes, and develop strategies to attract top-tier talent across technical, go-to-market, strategic, and leadership roles. You’ll coach and elevate our recruiting team, partner with executives to anticipate talent needs, and bring a data-driven, creative, and market-savvy approach to how EliseAI finds and hires exceptional people. If you’re a builder with a bias for action, ability to anticipate hiring challenges, eliminate bottlenecks, and knows how to scale talent in a high-growth environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role building or scaling in-house recruiting teams in a high-growth startup environment.
• Strong strategic, generalist thinking balanced with operational execution and attention to detail.
• Proven success owning hiring strategy and delivery for a fast-scaling startup or SaaS company.
• Deep understanding of recruiting metrics, ATS systems, and data-driven process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing recruiting teams.
• Experience personally managing executive recruiting and filling C-level openings.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work in person at our Manhattan office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the recruiting function: Define and execute EliseAI’s talent acquisition strategy to meet hiring goals across departments and geographies.
• Establish hiring targets and reporting: Partner with leadership to set clear headcount goals and track progress through actionable data and insights.
• Drive innovative sourcing: Implement creative sourcing strategies to reach diverse and high-caliber talent pools across technical and business functions.
• Enhance interview practices: Audit and refine hiring processes to ensure consistency, speed, and accuracy in candidate evaluation.
• Lead executive recruiting: Lead searches for senior and executive hires, developing long-term relationships with executive-level talent over time.
• Agency partnerships: Build strong, collaborative relationships with recruiting agencies to ensure high-quality delivery and alignment with EliseAI’s culture and talent standards.
• Market insight and brand alignment: Stay close to talent market trends, compensation shifts, and competitor moves; ensure EliseAI remains a magnet for world-class talent.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with People Operations, Finance, and leadership to align recruiting with business priorities and resource planning.

Benefits

• Equity in the company in the form of stock options.
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401k benefits.
• Monthly fitness stipend.
• A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and company-paid lunch.
• Fun company social events through our Elise and the City program.
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays.
• We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees