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FutureSight about 2 years ago
human resourcesnorthern americ
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FutureSight is a venture studio that co-creates and funds B2B SaaS companies with values-driven leaders. By working alongside a proven and erse team, we minimize entrepreneurial risk and increase the likelihood of startup success by 2-3x.

We are looking for a Head of Talent to join our core Studio team. Talent is the most crucial ingredient when building a startup. You will be working closely with the Studio team and our portfolio ventures to source high-quality candidates, build a strong talent pipeline and attract the best founders and early employees as we rapidly scale. You will also be responsible for continuously improving how FutureSight’s talent function works.

This role requires a go-getter, and an action-oriented person to attract, hire and develop high-potential talent for the core Studio team and our portfolio ventures. You are a team player, fast learner, and executer. You can make bold decisions even in uncertain contexts, and you are passionate about improving every process. You will work directly with a smart, goal-oriented, and innovative team.

This is a full-time role and the location is flexible ideally within North America and can be remote.

 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Develop and drive a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, sourcing and identifying qualified talent candidates and actively working with our team to screen and support the interview, feedback, verification, and onboarding process
  • Work within our venture studio recruiting exceptional founders and the "First 5" hire
  • Able to intimately understand an entrepreneur’s drive, motivation, risk capacity, and risk appetite for venture building
  • Work closely with our ventures from concept to execution, having a distinct influence on their founder and team forming journey
  • Proactively utilize various recruitment channels including hosting events, building a community, networking, and online marketing to proactively drive talent into the pipeline
  • Connect with a community of founders to create meaningful engagement and raise awareness and interest in our programs
  • Continuously cultivate and develop new relationships with the potential hires
  • Participate in strategic resource planning and human capital budgeting
  • Develop, implement and coach training and development programs for Studio and venture teams
  • Drive accountability and continuous improvement through key recruiting metrics reporting
  • Liaise with Accounting and Administration teams on payroll and grant funding
  • Maintain and nurture a database of potential candidates for future consideration

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience working in recruiting, HR or community-building
  • Experience in launching and managing community initiatives
  • Familiarity with talent in startups, venture studios, and venture capital
  • Familiarity with the North American startup ecosystem
  • Demonstrated interest in recruiting, technology, and innovation
  • Innate ability to select high-caliber talent, working to ensure candidates are a true match
  • Strong communication abilities, with an emphasis on empathy, curiosity, and clarity
  • Collaborative, organized, and eager to learn and share best practices
  • Goal-oriented and high project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks
  • Hands-on and resourceful

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a recruitment firm
  • HR Certification or Education
  • Deep understanding of the talent acquisition process and tools
  • A keen eye for candidate experience
  • An integrated understanding of DEI principles in recruitment
  • Thrive in a startup environment and subscribe to lean methodologies
  • Curious and creative mind, eager to understand what makes people tick,
  • Ability to look at things from a business point of view.

Benefits

  • Be a part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team
  • Exciting opportunities to work with multiple new innovative entrepreneurial teams
  • Exceptional growing environment, with challenging work
  • Highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
  • A supportive and inclusive culture that actively cares about your values, growth, and personal goals
  • Potential for equity participation in the Studio and new ventures invested in. The equity upside has the potential to be 10x the short-term compensation sacrifice.
  • Remote work, flexible vacation time, and work-life balance

 

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