Talent Acquisition & HR Partner

Way Security•Costa Mesa, CA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Way Security is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Partner to lead U.S. recruiting efforts, primarily for Sales and Marketing roles. This role will also serve as a key HR partner for the growing U.S. team, supporting employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, contributing to company culture, and collaborating with the HR team in Israel to ensure a consistent employee experience.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with substantial experience hiring Sales and Marketing talent in the U.S.
Proven track record of hiring for B2B SaaS or cybersecurity companies, including early-stage or high-growth startups.
Understanding of enterprise sales and marketing roles, including how to assess sales performance, deal complexity, and experience building pipeline.
Hands-on HR partnering or generalist experience, supporting employees and advising managers on employee relations, performance, and employee lifecycle processes.
Working knowledge of U.S. employment practices and the judgment to recognize when special guidance is needed.
Established U.S. professional network and the ability to build lasting relationships with candidates, employees, and hiring managers.
Strong sourcing skills and hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and modern recruiting tools.
Strong communication, judgment, and discretion, with the confidence to advise managers, challenge assumptions, and handle confidential information.
Ability to operate independently, balance recruiting priorities with employee needs, and build structure in a fast-moving environment.
Based on the U.S. East Coast, with availability to collaborate regularly with colleagues in Israel.

Nice To Haves

Cybersecurity recruiting experience, particularly within identity security or IAM
Experience working with Israeli startups

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle U.S. recruiting, primarily for Sales and Marketing roles, from role definition and sourcing through interviews, offers, and closing.
Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, align on expectations, and build focused recruiting strategies.
Build strong candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, professional networks, industry communities, and referrals.
Assess and close go-to-market talent, understanding candidates’ performance, motivations, and fit for an early-stage environment.
Deliver a personal, well-managed candidate experience with clear communication, timely feedback, and consistent follow-up.
Utilize recruiting tools, AI, and data to improve execution, identify bottlenecks, and keep hiring teams informed.
Serve as an HR point of contact for U.S. employees and managers, providing guidance on day-to-day people matters and handling sensitive issues with discretion.
Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee check-ins, development, and offboarding, in partnership with the HR team in Israel.
Partner with managers on feedback, performance, and team dynamics, helping address challenges and support employee engagement and retention.
Help adapt and implement HR processes for the U.S. team, maintaining alignment with company practices and coordinating with relevant experts on local requirements.