Head of Talent

About UsHiveWatch is a tech-forward, inclusive organization fostering the evolution of the physical security industry. We are a diverse team of forward thinkers who empower each other to find creative and collaborative solutions in an industry ripe for modernization. We are passionate about the problems we’re solving for our customers and equally passionate about the company we’re building.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe.Funding & Growth MomentumFunding & Growth Momentum HiveWatch recently closed a $33M Series B, bringing total funding to over $65 million. The company is entering "Phase 2: Scale" with multiple Fortune 500 customers secured. 95% of Americans have interacted with a product, service, or brand protected by HiveWatch.Founder with Deep Industry Expertise Ryan Schonfeld, Founder & CEO, began his career as a police officer and investigator before leading Global Security and Safety Technology at Fox Group. He founded HiveWatch to disrupt an antiquated physical security industry with AI-powered tools that free security operators from false alarms to focus on real threats.Cutting-Edge AI Technology Security leaders are under tremendous pressure to modernize their function using AI, and HiveWatch is uniquely positioned to automate 90%+ of alarm responses for organizations, transforming how enterprise security teams work.Culture of Ownership & Impact This is an environment where you can take genuine ownership, build meaningful relationships, and deliver results quickly. If you want to help build and scale a rapidly expanding organization with a real path to advance your career, this is the place.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Head of Talent to build and scale our recruiting and people function from the ground up. As our dedicated talent leader, you’ll be the architect of how we grow—owning end-to-end recruiting while simultaneously laying the foundation for people operations that will serve us well beyond 100 employees. This isn’t just about filling seats; it’s about shaping who we become as a company.You’ll split your time roughly 2/3 on talent acquisition (building pipelines, closing candidates, and partnering with hiring managers) and 1/3 on expanding the people operations infrastructure that we’ll need to scale. Think: onboarding that doesn’t feel chaotic, performance frameworks that actually drive growth, and an employee experience that makes people excited to join and stay.You’ll report directly to leadership and have significant autonomy to define what great looks like as we scale from 50 people.Key Responsibilities & Success MetricsTalent Acquisition (Primary Focus)Own full-cycle recruiting across technical and non-technical roles, from sourcing strategy through offer negotiation and closePartner strategically with hiring managers to understand team needs, define role requirements, and build candidate profiles that go beyond the JDBuild an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our values and becomes a competitive advantage in tight talent marketsDevelop and execute creative sourcing strategies—employee referrals, direct outreach, partnerships, community building—to build diverse, high-quality pipelinesEstablish recruiting metrics that matter: time-to-fill, pipeline quality, offer acceptance rates, and employee retention by cohortAct as the face of the company to candidates, telling our story in a way that attracts mission-aligned and high-caliber talentPeople Operations (Foundation Building)Design and implement onboarding processes that set new hires up for success from day oneOwn performance management frameworks—goal-setting rhythms, feedback cadences, and development conversationsExpand the HR infrastructure we’ll need to scale: updating policies, handbooks, compliance, and HRIS/ATS optimizationCreate the early culture-building initiatives that will define who we are—whether that’s team rituals, values integration, or DEI foundationsPartner with leadership on organizational design questions as we grow and structure evolvesSet up data and analytics practices to measure what’s working in both recruiting and people operationsOwn benefits strategy and compensation processes—analyzing current offerings, identifying opportunities for improvement, and managing annual compensation settingSuccess in this role meansConsistently hiring excellent people who perform well and stay with the companyBuilding a recruiting engine that can scale with our growth trajectoryCreating people processes that employees actually appreciate rather than endureBecoming a trusted advisor to leadership on all people-related decisionsRequired Qualifications6+ years of recruiting experience, with substantial time spent on full-cycle recruiting for both technical and non-technical rolesProven track record of building or scaling recruiting functions at high-growth startups or tech companies—you’ve operated in environments where ambiguity is the norm and the playbook doesn’t exist yetExcellent communication and relationship-building skills; you can influence hiring managers, negotiate with candidates, and build trust across all levelsMetrics-driven mindset with the ability to use data to improve processes, measure success, and make the case for resourcesHighly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping ballsComfort with ambiguity and building from scratch—you don't need a playbook handed to youFit with our culture:Bias for action and a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality; no task is too small when it moves the needle (yes, that includes scheduling interviews, updating the ATS, or jumping on a last-minute reference call). Everyone at Hivewatch is comfortable enough to Get GrittyHumility and openness to feedback—you're confident in your expertise but know you don't have all the answers, and you actively seek input to get betterSolutions-orientation; you see and solve problems before they happen and Stay in the car until there is a solutionCompetitive drive and desire to win; you take pride in closing hard-to-get candidates and hitting ambitious hiring goalsLearning mindset; as we grow, there will be new and unexpected challenges that you’ll need to tacklePreferred QualificationsExperience setting up people operations infrastructure—whether that's onboarding, performance management, or HR systems preferred, but not requiredExperience hiring across our specific functional areas (engineering, product, go-to-market, etc.)Familiarity with modern recruiting tools and HRIS systems (LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, BambooHR, etc.)Background in building employer brand and recruitment marketingPrevious experience as a founding or early people hire at a startupPassion for creating inclusive, equitable recruiting and people practicesIntangiblesAre energized by the challenge of building something from an early stageBelieve that hiring is the most important thing a growing company doesHave strong opinions about what great recruiting and people ops look like, but hold them looselyTreat every candidate and employee interaction as an opportunity to reinforce our valuesAre comfortable being hands-on while also thinking strategically about what we’ll need six months from nowAdditional infoSalary range: $140,000 - $170,000*Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan.*Final offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience and expertise, location, and other business considerations.Benefits & CultureAt HiveWatch, we’re passionate about taking care of our people — and it shows in the benefits we offer. Our team enjoys:Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceCutting-edge work in an emerging field with huge growth potentialCompetitive compensation packages designed to reward top talentA modern, newly renovated HQ right on Main Street in El Segundo, CA401(k) with a 4% company match to you invest in your future (match launches in 2026)Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need itAdditional benefits include ClassPass credits and a discount on pet insuranceA family-friendly, compassionate culture that values balance and belongingWe encourage you to challenge the status quo, share your perspective, and leave fear at the access-controlled door.Our EEO StatementHiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. xhmxlyz We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit-based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.#J-18808-Ljbffr