Talent acquisition Jobs in Visalia, CA

Black Forest Labs is a cutting-edge start up pioneering generative image and video models. Our team, which invented Stable Diffusion, Stable Video Diffusion, and FLUX.1, is currently looking for a Talent Lead.As our founding Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll build our entire talent acquisition function from scratch and be instrumental to our company's growth. Working directly with leadership, you'll design and implement comprehensive recruiting strategies across all departments - from research scientists and engineers to sales and

Role : Build our Talent Acquisition functionDesign a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy tailored to BFL's unique research focus and company stageEstablish and own the full recruiting lifecycle from scratch-sourcing strategy, interview processes, candidate assessment, closing tactics, and onboarding coordinationCreative, non-traditional sourcing channels that reach exceptional research and engineering talent often missed by conventional approachesBuild assessment frameworks that effectively identify truly exceptional technical talent, particularly in ResearchDevelop comprehensive talent acquisition infrastructure including documentation, tools, metrics, and reporting systems to actively track and report on sourcing metrics to ensure a data-driven approach to hiringDesign and implement an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our innovative culture and valuesContinuously refine and perfect your pitch, understanding what motivates candidates and how BFL can offer them the best growth and impact opportunities.Strategic talent partnershipWork directly with leadership to translate BFL's growth strategy into actionable hiring plansPartner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand their technical and non-technical requirements across Research, Engineering, GTM, and Corporate functionsServe as a trusted talent advisor, coaching managers on effective interviewing, assessment techniques, and closing strategiesTalent pipeline developmentBuild and execute creative sourcing strategies to develop robust pipelines for specialized technical roles (ML researchers, engineers) and business functions like GTMCollaborate closely with hiring managers to move candidates through the recruitment pipeline smoothly and efficientlyCreate a distinctive employer brand that positions BFL competitively against larger tech companies for specialised talentEstablish relationships with key talent communities, universities, and industry networksDesign and implement initiatives to attract diverse talent and build an inclusive hiring processProactively identify and resolve recruiting bottlenecks to accelerate hiring velocityCandidate experienceOwn the entire candidate journey, ensuring a high-touch, personalised experience that reflects our valuesDevelop sophisticated closing strategies for competitive talent marketsServe as a compelling ambassador for BFL's mission, culture, and opportunitiesIdeal Experience : Been the 1st (or early) TA hire and built a high performing team around you8+ years of full cycle recruiting experience with at least 5 years of technical recruiting experience with an ability to identify target niche skill setsConfidence recruiting across US and EMEA and a strong understanding of geographical nuancesDriven to find mechanisms and build programs that result in attracting great talent at all levels and provide our hiring managers targeted pipelines where they can build strong relationships with engaged candidatesAbout you : Strong interpersonal skills, and a get-things-done mindsetAttention to detail and strong organisational skills in managing a high volume of candidates and dataExperience within a fast-paced, high growth work environment with ambiguityExperience utilising applicant tracking systems and various sourcing toolsOutstanding communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to engage candidates, build relationships, and explain the value proposition of working at BFL