Solana Foundation is looking to hire a Head of Talent with the responsibility for establishing best practices for sourcing & recruiting top talent, strategically partnering with Hiring leaders and Executives, and developing infrastructure to drive company growth. 

To be successful in this role...

You will:

• Be a strategic advisor to hiring leaders and Executives on effective hiring practices, establish best processes and lead all hiring efforts
• Collaborate with teams to deeply understand their hiring needs and proactively translate that into a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Ability to pivot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment; implementing solutions and iterating/reiterating on processes for continuous improvement
• Work with hiring leaders to help write job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Build a diverse pipeline of candidates using creative sourcing channels
• Plan screening calls, interviews, and assessments
• Manage vendor/agencies relationships
• Further develop scalable solutions for hiring and sourcing

You have:

• Ability to lead and who isn’t afraid to be hands-on when it comes to hiring talent
• Experience sourcing & closing senior level candidates and negotiating complex compensation packages
• Experience with sourcing and closing candidates from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Drives recruiting KPIs and metrics to improve the quality of hiring and with the candidate experience
• A proactive approach to identifying and recommending new or changing existing processes to better align with company goals
• Meticulous attention to detail and professionalism in working with candidates, hiring managers, leaders, and stakeholders
• Impeccable judgment and ability to handle confidential information
• Experience coaching hiring managers and helping them develop strategic recruiting plans.
• A can do attitude, who can work in an unstructured environment
• Superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

You are:

• Passionate about diversity and inclusion in the workplace and go above and beyond to ensure that it’s top of mind at all times
• A creative thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguity 
• Biased towards process improvement - you love finding ways to make processes more efficient and streamlined

Required experience

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a high-growth tech environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with an interest and passion in continued learning and development
• Experience scaling teams in fast-paced environments with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. 
• Experience managing a team of senior talent and supporting their growth and professional development
• Proven success with hiring talent of all levels, from IC roles to leadership for both technical and non-technical roles
• Experience with high-growth technology startups is a huge plus.
• Professional experience in the blockchain / cryptocurrency industry is a huge plus

Perks & Benefits

• DOE - Competitive Salary + Benefits
• 100% Employer-paid health insurance (health, dental, and vision) Premium PPO plan for you and your dependents 
• Life Insurance, 401k and Health/Wellness benefits
• Monthly cell phone & internet stipend
• Work from home office stipend
• Flexible vacation policy