Head of Talent - Remote

PayNearMe is hiring a Head of Talent to lead Talent Operations.Reporting to the VP, People, this role will own and elevate how we attract, hire, onboard, and retain exceptional team members globally.Company Description PayNearMe develops technology to facilitate the end-to-end customer payment experience, making it easy for businesses to accept, disburse and manage payments.Our modern and reliable platform lowers the total cost of payments by increasing acceptance rates, driving self-service and simplifying exceptions.We future-proof our clients' payments roadmap by including all payment types and channels through a single contract and integration.With PayNearMe, businesses can focus on acquiring new customers while we make accepting payments a modern and seamless experience.PayNearMe has over 240 employees and is processing over $40B in payments annually.We are a fully-funded private company headquartered in Silicon Valley with our employees distributed across the U.S.This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, private, venture-backed company during its critical growth phase.Come help us solve our clients' biggest payment problems.What You'll DoLead Talent Acquisition Strategy :Own end-to-end hiring processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and speed across all departments and geographies.Manage and Mentor Recruiting Team :Lead a small team of experienced recruiters, providing guidance, development, and support to ensure they continue to deliver excellent results while growing their skills and impact.Build a Scalable Global Hiring Model :Design and implement international hiring frameworks that are compliant, culturally integrated, and aligned with our values.Develop Onboarding Programs :Create high-impact onboarding processes that integrate new hires quickly and effectively into their teams and our culture.Enhance Compensation Frameworks :Manage competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs that support attraction and retention goals.Ensure Global Compliance :Maintain and enforce policies that align with employment laws and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.Drive Operational Excellence :Partner closely with People Operations, Legal, and Finance to streamline workflows, reduce time to hire, and improve hiring metrics.Be a Cultural Sounding Board :Act as a trusted thought partner to the VP, People and broader leadership team, proactively identifying gaps and pushing back thoughtfully when needed.What Success Looks LikeLead and drive a high-performing recruiting team, where team performance is critical to ensuring high-quality, efficient, and inclusive hiring across all functions and geographiesSeamless and scalable onboarding experience that accelerates time to productivityGlobal hiring infrastructure built with embedded compliance and cultural alignmentCompensation structures that support internal equity and external competitivenessTrusted partner to executives, with clear, proactive communication and follow-throughQualificationsWhat You'll Bring7years of experience in Talent or People leadership roles, ideally in high-growth startup or scaling environmentsProven experience managing and developing a team of recruiters, with a track record of building collaborative, high-performing talent teamsDeep expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition, including sourcing, structured interviewing, and candidate closingExperience designing and executing global hiring strategies and navigating international labor lawsStrong understanding of compensation philosophy, benchmarking, and total rewardsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across teams and senior leadershipOperational mindset with a bias for action, attention to detail, and systems thinkingA proactive and pragmatic style--calm under pressure, culturally attuned, and not afraid to push back when neededAdditional InformationWhy Join Us?Competitive salary and benefits with growth-company options grantFast-paced and professional work cultureStock options with standard startup vesting - 1 year cliff; 4 years total$50 monthly communication expense stipend to go towards your phone / internet bill$250 stipend to enhance your WFH setupReimbursement for peripheral equipment :monitor (up to $400), keyboard and mouse (up to $200)Premium medical benefits including vision and dental (100% coverage for employees)Company-sponsored life and disability insurancePaid parental bonding leavePaid sick leave, jury duty, bereavement401k planFlexible Time Off (our team members typically take off 3-4 weeks per year)Volunteer Time Off13 scheduled holidaysSalary Range :$200,000 - $240,000PayNearMe strives to create a workplace where all employees thrive.Our core values represent who we are today and we take pride in the way we work with each other as well as with our stakeholders.We're in this together to do the right thing.We deliver real results we are proud of while remaining respectful, transparent, and flexible.PayNearMe is an equal opportunity employer.We are diligently and thoughtfully working towards cultivating a diverse workforce which in turn, enhances our products and services for the communities we serve.Applicants who represent all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT :APPLICANT NOTICEEffective Date :January 1, 2020Last Reviewed on :December 23, 2019PayNearMe, Inc.(the Company) is providing you with this Notice to inform you about the categories of Personal Information that the Company collects and maintains about applicants, and the purposes for which the Company uses that Personal Information.Personal Information means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly with, a natural person that the Company may collect in connection with screening applicants for job openings at the Company.Categories include :Identifiers and Professional or Employment-Related Information; Education Information; Profile Data; Background Screening Information, among others.The Company collects this Personal Information to evaluate previous job performance, consider applicants for positions, develop a talent pool, conduct applicant surveys, and for workforce reporting and data analytics.Further detail is provided in the Notice text.Assistance for Disabled Applicants :Alternative formats of this Notice are available.Please let us know if you need assistance.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr. Experience: 12 years required