Talent Partner

About Eleve Talent

Eleve Talent partners with high-growth startups at critical inflection points to help them build teams with clarity and intention. We act as embedded talent partners for early-stage, founder-led companies, combining strategic guidance with hands-on execution to ensure every hire moves the business forward.

We work primarily with Seed to Series A startups that are scaling quickly and navigating real constraints around time, resources, and decision-making. Our clients value thoughtful recruiting, practical strategy, and partners who understand what it is actually like to operate inside an early-stage company.

At Eleve Talent, we thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments. Everyone on our team has been an operator inside scaling companies, not just an external advisor. That lived experience shapes how we show up for clients, how we make decisions, and how we support one another as a team.

We believe the right people, at the right time, with clear expectations and ownership, are the foundation of sustainable growth. That belief applies just as much to our internal team as it does to the clients we serve.

About the Role

We are hiring a Talent Partner to support client delivery across technical, GTM, and operations hiring. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning work end-to-end, partnering closely with founders, and contributing to both client outcomes and the evolution of Eleve Talent’s internal systems.

This is not a transactional recruiting role. As a Talent Partner, you will act as a true partner to clients, helping them define what great looks like, navigate trade-offs, and make confident hiring decisions in fast-changing environments.

What You Will Own

Client Partnership and Delivery

• Partner directly with founders and executive leaders to understand business goals, hiring priorities, and near-term constraints.
• Translate client needs into clear hiring strategies, role definitions, and execution plans.
• Serve as the primary Talent Partner for assigned clients, owning delivery quality and timelines.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Own end-to-end recruiting across technical, GTM, and operational roles, from intake through offer.
• Proactively source and engage candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter Pro and other modern sourcing approaches.
• Screen candidates with a focus on capability, startup readiness, and long-term fit.
• Manage candidate communication to ensure a thoughtful, high-quality experience throughout the process.

Process, Systems, and Continuous Improvement

• Use AI and automation intentionally to increase efficiency and reduce manual work, without sacrificing quality or candidate experience.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of hiring processes, scorecards, and talent infrastructure for both clients and Eleve Talent.
• Share insights, patterns, and feedback that help improve how we operate as a team.

Ownership and Collaboration

• Manage multiple searches and clients simultaneously with strong prioritization and clear communication.
• Take ownership of outcomes, proactively flag risks, and suggest solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the Eleve team to ensure coverage, alignment, and shared learning.

What You Bring

• Experience operating inside an early-stage or scaling startup, with a firsthand understanding of ambiguity, trade-offs, and pace.
• 5+ years of experience in a professional, client-facing role, ideally within startups or high-growth environments.
• A strong sense of ownership and comfort working autonomously while staying aligned with team goals.
• Clear, thoughtful communication skills and the ability to build trust with founders, candidates, and teammates.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Experience hiring within a startup environment for technical, GTM, or operations roles
• Strong technical aptitude and a curiosity for new tools and AI technologies
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter Pro, ATS systems, and recruiting tools is helpful, but we value adaptability and curiosity over specific tool experience.

We welcome candidates with nontraditional backgrounds, including operations, product, or business roles, who bring strong judgment and a builder mindset to recruiting.

Why Eleve Talent

• Work directly with startup founders and leadership teams at meaningful moments of growth.
• Join a small, intentional team with national reach and a strong reputation in the startup ecosystem.
• Do high-impact work that directly shapes teams and companies.
• Grow alongside Eleve Talent as we continue to refine our model, systems, and team structure.
• Operate in a flexible, remote environment that values results, clarity, and sustainable pace.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Fully remote, based in either Missouri or South Carolina
• Base salary: $40,000-$50,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based Production tied to client delivery
• Target total compensation: $70,000-$100,000 or more, based on production