Global Talent Partner

Freehand • San Francisco, CA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

About Freehand Most AI companies are building tools. We're building the worker. Freehand's AI agents replace the human decision-making and coordination layer that sits above enterprise software — handling the analysis, negotiation, prioritization, and execution that previously required armies of logisticians / supply chain professionals. Our customers include Apple, Meta, GE, Pfizer, J&J, Schlumberger, Cardinal Health, and Unilever. They chose us because we have a fundamentally different answer to what enterprise software looks like when AI can do the job. If you want to work on something that matters, with people who will push you to be sharper than you thought you could be, this is the place.

Requirements

• Based in the SF Bay Area, comfortable with a hybrid setup
• 5+ years recruiting for new-age tech companies/startups, ideally including at least one 0-to-1 experience building a recruiting function from scratch; also open to ex-Sales candidates now running TA/recruiting for AI startups
• A recruiting background spanning both GTM and technical/engineering hiring — comfortable enough with technical detail to earn credibility with engineering hiring managers
• A demonstrated track record — not just a stated interest — in independently building employer brand, running or attending events, and finding creative ways to reach talent that isn’t easily found. Hunger and willingness to build matter more than polish here.
• Experience hiring for mid-to-senior and leadership-level roles as the core focus, not a junior or volume-recruiting background
• Thrives as a lean, senior IC: builds systems and process from scratch, and leverages AI tools and partners proactively in their work
• A true thought partner to leadership — comfortable having a seat at the table, not just executing what’s asked

Nice To Haves

• If you meet most of the criteria above but not all of it, apply anyway. We care more about your willingness to learn & take initiative than whether your resume maps perfectly to every line.

Responsibilities

• Own Freehand's talent strategy in the US end-to-end as the first dedicated US hire on the team — working directly with the CEO and Co-Founder(s) as a strategic partner, not just executing reqs
• Bring market intelligence to every search: research what talent realistically exists, and sharpen JDs and role definitions with hiring managers before sourcing begins
• Lead hiring across three priorities: building Freehand’s first SF-based engineering/product team, GTM roles (marketing, sales and pre-sales), and upgrading Professional Services/Deployment Strategists to serve Fortune 100 clients
• Build the US talent function from scratch — interview process, scorecards, tooling, and a clear definition of “what good looks like” for each role
• Own employer branding and Freehand’s EVP for a not-yet-known, technical brand, through audience-tailored storytelling, public presence, and community/event engagement
• Source creatively beyond LinkedIn — niche communities, events, alternative platforms, AI-assisted sourcing, and referral programs — to reach top 1–2% talent who aren’t actively looking
• Partner on retention and culture, feeding market intel back into Freehand’s people policies so the company stays a place top talent wants to join and stay
• Flex hiring pace to the business — senior/leadership searches are the core mandate, with the ability to scale to higher-velocity hiring pushes without lowering the bar

Benefits

• We also cover your monthly home-internet costs.
• Every quarter, we arrange for a fully-paid trip to one of our Office Hubs to meet & interact with cross-functional teams.
• Take what you need Vacation Policy
• Full health coverage (with multiple gold-standard carriers across medical, dental & vision)
• Life Insurance and Disability benefits
• HSA/FSA Access
• 401(k) with a 4% Employer Match
• Fully-paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed