Lead Talent Partner, Hinge Health

• 7+ years of experience in a full-cycle recruiting role
• 2+ years of experience in a dynamic tech environment, preferably in healthcare innovation or high-growth startups
• Experience leading agile recruitment sprints, effectively prioritizing workflows, and leveraging collaboration tools like Google Suite, Asana, and Slack
• Proficiency recruiting platforms such as Ashby, iCIMS, etc
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Talent Partner for Product & Growth to join our energetic Talent Acquisition team at Hinge Health
• In this role, you will support our Product and Growth teams that sit within R&D by leading the full-cycle recruitment process for critical roles that shape our company's future
• You will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition and work closely with cross-functional teams, including department heads, hiring managers, and the broader People team
• This position is crucial in helping us navigate our ambitious growth plans by attracting and hiring top-tier talent, contributing to the overall success of the company
• Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders in the Product and Growth organizations, aligning people initiatives with business goals to drive performance and engagement
• Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle support for your client groups, including talent mapping, and recruitment strategy execution
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Total Rewards, People Operations) to influence policy changes and support organizational effectiveness
• Leverage people and market data to identify trends, create action plans, and present insights to senior leadership that inform hiring decisions
• Drive concepting and creative innovation in sourcing and recruitment strategies across new and existing channels to attract a diverse pipeline of candidates
• Define and manage the candidate journey, ensuring a world-class experience from initial contact through to onboarding
• Collaborate with hiring managers to create and refine job descriptions, interview kits, and evaluation criteria informed by data and best practices
• Lead, mentor, and coach other members of the talent team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment
• General Knowledge: Client Partnership & Advisory:
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers across the business to understand team dynamics and provide ongoing talent acquisition support
• Offer timely guidance on day-to-day recruiting questions related to process, best practices, and market intelligence
• Support initiatives that improve our employer brand and workplace culture, helping to position Hinge Health as a top-tier employer
• Working Knowledge: Sourcing & Performance Management:
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and closing, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
• Draft and review documentation related to the hiring process in partnership with Legal and People Operations
• Resolve complex recruitment challenges with a focus on fairness, candidate experience, and risk mitigation
• Thorough/Comprehensive Knowledge: Program & Project Management:
• Lead key recruiting projects (e.g., talent review cycles, interview training, diversity sourcing initiatives), ensuring alignment with company strategy and timelines
• Develop scalable toolkits and frameworks that enable consistent and effective hiring practices across multiple teams
• Drive project execution by managing stakeholders, documenting progress, and communicating outcomes to executive audiences
• Ensure initiatives result in measurable improvements to hiring quality, diversity, and efficiency