Portfolio Talent Lead

Who You Are:

As the Portfolio Talent Lead at Galaxy Ventures, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our portfolio companies in building world-class teams. You'll work closely with early-stage crypto startups, assisting them in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top-tier talent. Your expertise in managing and scaling teams will be crucial in guiding these companies towards long-term success. You will work directly with our Venture Platform Lead on supporting portfolio companies and creating a great founder experience with Galaxy Ventures.

What You’ll Do:

• Talent Sourcing: Identify and attract top talent across various functions (engineering, product development, marketing, etc.) within the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.
• Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to each portfolio company's unique needs and stage of growth, ranging from hands-on to passive support based on their stage.
• Industry Networking: Build and maintain a strong network within the crypto and blockchain community to stay informed about industry trends and talent movements.
• Hiring Process Management: Help portfolio companies through the end-to-end hiring process, including offer negotiations, reference checks, and onboarding support. Some will be entirely self-sufficient here, others may require more support – it will be your job to be nimble to their needs, while helping them become successful.
• Team Scaling: Collaborate with portfolio company leadership to assess current team structures, identify hiring needs, and develop plans for scaling teams effectively.
• HR Guidance: Provide guidance and support on HR-related matters, including compensation benchmarking, performance management, and employee retention strategies.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify emerging talent trends, competitive landscapes, and best practices in talent acquisition and management within the crypto industry.
• Best Practices: Coach founders of all experience levels on best practices in recruiting, hiring, team building, and more on an as-needed basis.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience working in talent at crypto startups and/or crypto venture capital ensuring a familiarity with the industry’s style, culture, and tone.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• Prior experience in talent acquisition, HR, or recruitment, preferably within the technology or blockchain/crypto industry.
• Strong network and interest in the blockchain technology, and the broader fintech ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to source and recruit top-tier talent, particularly in technical roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with founders, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven track record of effectively managing multiple hiring processes simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment, with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility.

Bonus Points:

• Interested in making content around Talent and People operations.
• Interested in being a pivotal member of a growing Venture Platform team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.