Talent Acquisition Partner, Empathy
$120-140k
+ Stock Options
Grieving support platform
Open for applications
Grieving support platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$120-140k
+ Stock Options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make care as practical as it is compassionate - partnering with employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver scalable support that eases emotional burdens, simplifies complex logistics and empowers families to move forward with clarity and resilience.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting or as a Talent Acquisition Partner, ideally in tech or high-growth environments
- Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
- Experience partnering with hiring managers and operating with sound judgment and prioritization
- Familiarity with sourcing tools and ATS platforms
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable in follow-through
- Clear, empathetic communicator who builds trust with candidates and internal partners
- Flexibility to work in a Start-Up fast-paced environment, accommodating global time zones when needed
- Passion for people and a commitment to creating a positive candidate and employee experience
- Experience working with a global team is preferred
What the job involves
- We’re hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing People team in New York.
- This role will report to our Head of Talent Acquisition (NY) and will be the first recruiter based in the US, playing a critical role in supporting Empathy’s next phase of growth
- This is a hands-on, execution-heavy role with increasing scope. You’ll own full-cycle recruiting for US roles today, partner closely with hiring managers, and help lay the groundwork for a scalable recruiting function.
- Over time, this role will help inform process, structure, and hiring approaches as the team grows
- Own full-cycle recruiting for US-based roles, from intake through offer, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand role needs, team context, and hiring priorities
- Execute thoughtful sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing strategies while building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines
- Work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition to implement and refine recruiting processes, tools, and interview structures, bringing consistency and rigor to hiring decisions
- Partner with People Operations to ensure a smooth, high-quality candidate experience, including interview coordination and clear, timely communication
- Use data and insights to track progress, identify risks, and continuously improve hiring workflows
- Over time, support the scaling of the US recruiting function by contributing to process documentation, best practices, and onboarding of additional recruiters as the team grows
Our take
Grieving for a loved one is one of the most challenging things many people have to do in their life. Amongst the emotional strains of loss, losing someone often comes with an extreme amount of financial, legal and administrative responsibility. Empathy is a platform offering holistic support to families navigating the complexities of loss.
Founded in 2020, the platform and mobile app blends human care with innovative technology to address the multifaceted challenges of grief, estate settlement, benefits and probate. What sets Empathy apart is this comprehensive approach, providing personalised guidance, emotional grief resources, and practical tools through partnerships with employers and life insurers.
A recent round of funding underscores the company’s growing impact, with support from prominent investors and industry leaders. Empathy's success lies in its ability to fill a critical gap in traditional support systems, offering compassionate care that goes beyond financial assistance, and providing invaluable support during life's most difficult moments.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2025
$72m
SERIES C
Mar 2024
$47m
SERIES B
Total funding: $162m
Company benefits
- Premium Healthcare - Medical insurance with an option for $0 deductible & monthly payment, plus vision and dental benefits
- Paid Time Off - Four weeks of paid vacation time, in addition to federal holidays and paid sick leave
- Parental Leave - Paid leave for new and expecting parents with flexible extension and return to office options
- Bereavement Care - Flexible leave and premium access to the Empathy platform for employees, friends, and family dealing with loss
- Financial Wellness - Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match for US employees
- Stock Options - Competitive equity offerings for all employees to share in the success of the company
Company HQ
Flatiron District, New York, NY
Leadership
Ron Gura
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as SVP of Product for WeWork and Product Director/GM for eBay. Also Co-founded The Gifts Project (Acq. by eBay).
Yonatan (Yon) Bergman
(Co-Funder & CTO)Previously the VP of Engineering (Mobile Engineering Manager) of PayPal, and Engineering Manager at eBay.
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