Head of Talent

Solstice Health • New York City, NY

6d

About The Position

We are looking for a Head of Talent to lead the charge in building an extraordinary team at Solstice. This is a rare opportunity to define and scale the people strategy of a company operating at the intersection of AI and life sciences. You’ll be responsible for everything from shaping our employer brand to driving high-velocity hiring, ensuring that every person who joins Solstice raises the bar. You’ll collaborate directly with co-founders Yiwen and Aris and work closely across engineering, product, and customer functions to scale a world-class team. The ideal candidate is a true builder — someone who thrives in ambiguity, believes deeply in culture as a competitive advantage, and wants to grow one of the most exciting early-stage startups in health tech.

Requirements

• Builder mentality. You have experience scaling teams from the ground up, ideally in a fast-moving startup or tech-driven organization.
• Strategic and operational. You can design long-term talent strategies while also executing hands-on recruiting at pace.
• Deep recruiting expertise and network. Proven track record sourcing and closing top talent across technical and non-technical roles.
• Must have a strong network in the technical startup ecosystem.
• High EQ and storytelling ability. You can inspire candidates, communicate Solstice’s mission with authenticity, and build meaningful relationships.
• Bias for action. You thrive on momentum and have an “always shipping” mentality — speed matters.
• Culture champion. You believe people and culture are core to competitive advantage, not just support functions.
• Unreal work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Build an impeccable recruiting experience for candidates, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent strategy across all departments, including engineering, operations, and customer success.
• Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs, define role scopes, and manage full-cycle recruiting for high-impact positions.
• Drive Solstice's branding initiatives, tell Solstice’s story and attract top talent who align with our mission and values.
• Implement recruiting analytics to track pipeline health, candidate conversion rates, and time-to-hire metrics.
• Create programs to nurture internal talent, manage performance reviews, and foster leadership development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Relocation support
• Opportunity to work at a high-velocity and high-energy startup
• Visa sponsorship (O-1) for internationals

What This Job Offers

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