Head of Talent

I. Position Summary

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is hiring a Head of Talent to own hiring as we scale. We are growing quickly and often have multiple searches open at once. This position owns the hiring funnel end to end: running first screens, sourcing candidates, and keeping every search moving. You will work directly with hiring managers and organizational leadership.

II. Responsibilities

• Review applications and run first-round screens across all open roles, assessing fit and flagging strong candidates for hiring managers.
• Project manage all open searches such that no search stalls and no hiring manager is overloaded.
• Source and engage candidates through in-person events, job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct outreach, with particular focus on senior roles.
• Strengthen the hiring process we already run: consistent screening questions and scorecards, shorter time-to-fill, best practices.
• Draft and post job descriptions; keep the careers page and external listings current.
• Manage candidate pipelines and keep our applicant tracking organized, accurate, and up to date.
• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates, hiring managers, and senior staff.
• Keep candidates informed at every stage and represent AIPN as a welcoming, professional first point of contact.
• Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source quality) and report on them regularly.
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing and evaluation, so every search is run to the same standard.

III. Qualifications

• 6+ years of recruiting or talent experience, including owning searches for director-level roles and above; in-house, agency, or campaign settings all welcome.
• Experience improving a hiring process already in motion, whether that meant tightening screens or bringing down time-to-fill.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment in evaluating candidates over virtual and in-person interviews.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage many searches at once without dropping details.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication; proficiency with Google Workspace and an applicant tracking system (we use Greenhouse).
• Comfortable recruiting for a bipartisan organization, where candidates and colleagues come from across the political spectrum.
• Interest in AI, technology policy, or national-security issues.
• Self-directed initiator with an upbeat, whatever-it-takes attitude.

To apply, please include a cover letter as a PDF describing your interest in AIPN and how you would approach helping us scale from 12 FTE to 30 over the next year.

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) Role Details

• Location: Remote (U.S.)
• Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000
• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
• Benefits: Benefits include technology budget, a stipend for health insurance, and unlimited PTO.