Head of Talent ($150–200k) at BlueDot Impact
About The Position
As Head of Talent, you will scale BlueDot from 8 to 25+ people, hiring 20 exceptional individuals over the next year. This is a high-stakes strategy and sales role where you’ll outmaneuver tech giants to secure world-class researchers and operators who will shape the future of global safety and governance. Why this role is remarkable: Partner directly with the CEO to design BlueDot’s entire recruiting infrastructure, employer brand, and talent strategy from the ground up. Join a mission-critical startup that recently raised $25M in 2025 to professionalize the AI safety and biosecurity workforce worldwide. Exercise complete autonomy in a high-agency environment with a $150k–$200k salary, 10% employer 401(k) contribution, and unlimited PTO.
Requirements
- Proven track record of closing highly competitive candidates who had multiple offers from top-tier AI labs or well-funded Silicon Valley startups.
- Exceptional "taste" for talent, with the ability to identify high-agency, mission-aligned individuals who thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced startup environments.
- Creative sourcing expertise within the AI safety, governance, or EA ecosystems, or a demonstrated ability to master new talent landscapes rapidly.
Responsibilities
- Source relentlessly through cold outreach, events, and deep-network mapping to build a warm pipeline of 50+ elite candidates in Ashby.
- Own the end-to-end candidate experience, maintaining a ≥80% offer acceptance rate by persuasively pitching BlueDot’s mission over higher corporate compensation.
- Accelerate hiring velocity by reducing time-to-hire to under four weeks while ensuring every new hire compounds the company culture.
Benefits
- $150k–$200k salary
- 10% employer 401(k) contribution
- unlimited PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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