People & Talent Aquisition Leader

About the role

SF Compute is growing at a tremendous pace. We need a People Leader who is both a strategic partner to the team and a hands-on operator capable of building "zero-to-one" processes. You will manage a high-performing team, ensuring we maintain a high talent bar while scaling our internal systems. A core part of this role is hands on recruiting!! Core Responsibilities Recruiting & Talent Acquisition - 50% of the role to start Team Leadership & Execution: Partner closely with our recruiters to drive the full hiring lifecycle. You will provide the leadership and support they need to hit aggressive headcount targets while maintaining our high talent bar. You will also be carrying your own reqs as we strive to hit our aggressive hiring goals. Tech Stack & Tooling: Audit and evolve our recruiting infrastructure. You will be responsible for evaluating, selecting, and sourcing the right Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and auxiliary sourcing tools to ensure our team is operating with maximum efficiency. Employer Brand: Define and champion SF Compute's story in the market. You'll ensure our reputation for solving hard problems and operating with low ego is reflected in all candidate touchpoints, making us a destination for top-tier builders. Hiring Partnership: Act as a talent consultant to hiring managers, helping them calibrate technical requirements and drive high-quality hiring decisions that align with our culture. People Operations & Compliance Scalable Infrastructure: Audit and modernize our People tech stack. You will transition us from manual workflows to automated, scalable systems that support a distributed workforce. AI Integration: Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to streamline repetitive tasks, improve data accuracy, and enhance the speed of HR service delivery. Total Rewards & Compensation: Design and execute a competitive compensation philosophy, including equity grants, salary benchmarking, and comprehensive benefits packages that attract and retain top-tier talent. Risk & Compliance: Serve as the internal expert on federal, state, and local employment laws. You will ensure our policies are bulletproof, maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting to mitigate organizational risk. Talent Development & Management Performance Ecosystems: Design and lead high-signal performance review cycles. Move beyond checkboxes to create a culture of continuous feedback, high-stakes accountability, and clear career ladders. Manager Enablement & Coaching: Build a "manager as coach" framework. You will personally mentor first-time and experienced managers on team health, delivery pressure, and navigating difficult conversations. Employee Relations: Serve as the lead strategist for complex people issues. You will handle conflict resolution and internal investigations with a high degree of empathy, discretion, and legal literacy. Engagement & Candidate Experience Lifecycle Excellence: Own the "Day 0 through Day 1000" experience. This includes cr