Somethings

Head of Talent

New York City · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$200kDetected 23 days ago

RESTOutbound SalesForecastingRecruitingLeadership

About the role

You are not just joining a recruiting function - you are creating one from the ground up.
The work is high ownership, high urgency, and deeply mission-driven:

Manage pipelines with speed, rigor, and a relentless candidate experience
Partner directly with the CEO and hiring managers to align on the right bar for every role
Select and implement an ATS and sourcing stack
Design end-to-end hiring processes, interview loops, and scorecards for every role type
Document quality bars and ensure they are consistently applied
Develop outbound campaigns that attract people who want to build something that matters
Work directly with the CEO on org design, headcount forecasting, and hiring prioritization
Our job is to make sure they don't just show up - they stay, connect with real humans who care deeply about them, and get the support that they need to thrive.
You want to build a team and a function - not just execute within someone else's system
We provide flexibility where it supports performance and life

6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including time in a senior or leadership capacity
You are a clear, direct, and warm communicator who represents a company's culture before candidates ever meet the team
You have strong talent judgment - you can tell the difference between a good candidate and a great one, and you protect the bar even when there's pressure to move fast

📈 Significant equity compensation, reflecting your foundational role and impact.
🏥 Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Somethings is building the first social wellness platform for teens - a place where a teen can form a real relationship with a mentor who gets them, sticks with them, and helps them get better.
25 Million teens in the U.S. are struggling with their mental health.
We're backed by General Catalyst and world-class healthcare + consumer investors, and we're growing like crazy - in 2025 we grew 1100%, raised our $15M Series A, and are on track to 5x in 2026.
If you want to be a part of the generationally defining company in mental health, welcome home.
You are both strategic and deeply hands-on - you can define the vision and then go source the candidates yourself

Tell our story to the market - candidates should feel our mission before they ever talk to us

At Somethings, we're committed to building a workplace where diversity is not just welcomed, it's celebrated.
We believe that innovation thrives on teams where everyone can be their authentic selves, bringing unique perspectives and backgrounds to the table.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This means all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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