Head of Talent

3 days ago

San Francisco, United States Twelve Labs Inc. Full time

Who we are

At Twelve Labs, we are pioneering the development of cutting-edge multimodal foundation models that have the ability to comprehend videos just like humans do. Our models have redefined the standards in video-language modeling, empowering us with more intuitive and far-reaching capabilities, and fundamentally transforming the way we interact with and analyze various forms of media.

With a remarkable $107 million in Seed and Series A funding, our company is backed by top-tier venture capital firms such as NVIDIA’s NVentures, NEA, Radical Ventures, and Index Ventures, and prominent AI visionaries and founders such as Fei-Fei Li, Silvio Savarese, Alexandr Wang and more. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an influential APAC presence in Seoul, our global footprint underscores our commitment to driving worldwide innovation.

We are a global company that values the uniqueness of each person’s journey. It is the differences in our cultural, educational, and life experiences that allow us to constantly challenge the status quo. We are looking for individuals who are motivated by our mission and eager to make an impact as we push the bounds of technology to transform the world. Join us as we revolutionize video understanding and multimodal AI.

About the Role

As Head of Talent, you’ll take full ownership of our recruiting function, splitting your time between leadership (50%) and hands-on recruitment (50%). You’ll play a critical role in building scalable processes, overseeing tools and systems, and driving strategic initiatives such as employer branding, talent strategy, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will partner directly with the founding and executive team to align talent strategies with Twelve Labs’ ambitious goals while ensuring the recruiting team is empowered to deliver on its objectives.

In this role, you will focus on:

Leadership and Strategy:

  • Build and execute a recruiting strategy that aligns with Twelve Labs’ growth goals, particularly in technical and AI-related roles.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing talent team, focusing on scalability, collaboration, and operational efficiency.

  • Own the strategic direction for all recruiting tools and systems, including selecting, implementing, and optimizing platforms like ATS and CRM systems.

  • Partner with leaders across the organization to understand hiring needs, prioritize roles, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

  • Drive broad initiatives, including employer branding, talent analytics, and DEI strategies, to position Twelve Labs as a destination for world-class talent.

  • Define and track recruiting KPIs, using data to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure accountability.

Hands-On Recruiting:

  • Personally manage full-cycle recruitment for key technical and leadership roles, focusing on AI, engineering, and other critical functions.

  • Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets.

  • Partner with hiring managers to refine the recruitment process and ensure alignment with Twelve Labs’ culture and values.

  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects the company’s commitment to excellence.

You may be a good fit if you have

  • 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in leadership and management roles.

  • Familiarity with international recruiting, particularly in the US and Korea.

  • A strong track record of scaling recruiting functions in high-growth, startup environments.

  • Experience working closely with executive and founding teams to align recruiting efforts with strategic goals.

  • Demonstrated ability to own and drive tooling decisions, including ATS and other recruitment platforms, from selection to optimization.

  • Exceptional data literacy, with the ability to define, track, and achieve key recruiting metrics.

  • Experience leading employer branding initiatives and building scalable hiring processes.

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and elevate a team.

  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensuring it is embedded in every aspect of talent acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience hiring for AI-related startups or high-growth technology companies.

  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, balancing immediate hiring needs with long-term strategy.

Even if there are a few checkboxes that aren’t ticked through your prior experience, we still encourage you to apply If you are a 0-to-1 achiever, a ferocious learner, and a kind and fun team player who motivates others, you will find a home at Twelve Labs.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We cherish and celebrate diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company much stronger.

Benefits and Perks

  • An open and inclusive culture and work environment.

  • Work closely with a collaborative, mission-driven team on cutting-edge AI technology.

  • Full health, dental, and vision benefits.

  • Extremely flexible PTO and parental leave policy. Office closed the week of Christmas and New Years.

  • Remote-flexible, offices in San Francisco and Seoul and coworking stipend.

  • VISA support (such as H1B and OPT transfer for US employees).

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