Talent Partner at Hook

As the second hire in a rapidly expanding talent team, you will drive full-cycle recruitment for both technical and commercial roles. Reporting to the Talent Leader, you’ll help scale the organization by sourcing high-caliber engineering and GTM talent, building employer branding initiatives, and refining the end-to-end candidate experience for a high-growth AI revenue platform.

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from proactive sourcing and initial screening to closing top-tier candidates for engineering, product, and sales roles.
• Partner directly with founders and leadership to define role success profiles, manage hiring funnels, and implement data-driven recruitment strategies.
• Lead strategic projects across employer branding and process improvement to ensure a scalable, high-bar hiring culture as the company prepares for its next growth phase.

• Proven experience in a high-growth startup environment with a track record of sourcing and closing both technical and commercial candidates.
• Strong foundational background in agency recruitment (2-3 years) before moving in-house, demonstrating high activity and a proactive "headhunter" mindset.
• Data-centric and culture-focused professional who uses metrics to drive performance while acting as a passionate first point of contact for the brand.

• Significant impact as the second talent hire, directly influencing the growth trajectory of a company that grew headcount by 145% in its first year.
• High-growth environment backed by world-class investors like Lightspeed and Balderton, with a product delivering 93% revenue prediction accuracy for enterprise clients.
• Exceptional culture and benefits, including a flexible Liverpool Street office, generous equity, private healthcare, and a dedicated monthly wellness allowance.