Hiring: Head of Talent Company: Subcritical Systems Inc Location: Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:03:55 Employment Type: Contract About the job Required Skills: •Own recruitment across the company. •Reporting to the Co-founder and President, and working closely with the Executive team, define hiring priorities, understand team needs, and deliver against agreed hiring plans. Manage LinkedIn Recruiter, external recruiters, and other sourcing channels. •Identify and approach candidates, communicate SSI’s mission and opportunities, arrange conversations, and maintain momentum from first contact through offer acceptance and contract signing. •Build strategic talent relationships. •Activate founder, investor, and industry networks to generate introductions, referrals, and access to exceptional people in relevant fields. •Develop SSI’s employer brand. •Use social media, employee stories, and targeted communications to showcase our work, mission, and culture. Build the story. •Lead targeted events and outreach. Qualifications: •An outgoing, tech-savvy relationship builder who connects easily with people and knows how to find the right person for the job. •Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting talent, whether as a recruiter, talent leader in a high-growth startup, or a founder responsible for building teams. •A hands-on, resourceful approach, with the drive to get things done and a willingness to take on tasks at every level. •The ability to receive feedback constructively, stay composed under pressure, and turn challenges into practical solutions and opportunities. •Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, AI tools, and social media for sourcing, outreach, and employer branding. •Strong financial and analytical skills, including managing budgets, building financial models, and presenting results through clear visualizations and presentations. •Sound judgment, initiative, and a strong work ethic. We value demonstrated capability and results over specific qualifications or a prescribed number of years of experience. •This position is based in Austin at our HQ, and will require travel across the US, and internationally, as and when needed. Compensation: •We offer health, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!