Senior Associate, Talent

About the Company

Human Capital is a venture firm focused on backing the people who build technology. The firm partners with founders to assemble and strengthen teams that can create durable impact, with examples across its portfolio including SpaceX, Commure, Snowflake, and xAI. With more than $2B in committed capital, the portfolio spans companies supported at an early stage and before several of them reached unicorn status.

The Role

This position sits at the intersection of founders, investors, and engineers. In this role, you will work closely with portfolio companies to shape hiring plans, oversee candidate flows, and find high-quality talent for critical needs.

The opportunity suits someone who dislikes routine, enjoys engaging with entrepreneurial candidates, and is energized by promoting compelling, industry-shaping opportunities. If you are naturally drawn to startups, curious about venture capital, and motivated by building things from the ground up, this role may be a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Become deeply integrated into each engagement and build strong knowledge of the business, its products, and its market.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans to identify standout talent aligned with each company’s specific needs.
• Create persuasive outreach and messaging that appeals to entrepreneurial candidates while accurately reflecting each opportunity.
• Present opportunities clearly, manage candidate expectations, and screen for the competencies required by portfolio companies.
• Work in partnership with Operating Partners who advise founders on talent philosophy and hiring systems.

Experience and Background

The ideal background includes some, but not necessarily all, of the following:

• Between 1 and 5 years of experience on talent or recruiting teams.
• Strong experience hiring technical talent for startups or venture-backed pre-IPO technology companies.
• Exposure to partnering with business leaders to build recruiting functions from the beginning and scale them effectively.
• Proven ability to create durable processes and systems.
• Prior experience in a startup setting and participation in periods of rapid growth.

Mindset

• Comfort with hands-on work such as interview scheduling, template creation, and market research for sourcing.
• A long-term approach that balances speed with thoughtful, lasting execution.
• A coaching-oriented style that helps candidates navigate difficult decisions.
• Genuine interest in technology and a strong understanding of what makes a tech startup distinctive.

Additional Information

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