Catalyst Labs
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Junior / Senior / Lead
Catalyst Labs, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06831
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Junior / Senior / Lead – Catalyst Labs
Join Catalyst Labs as a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition professional at any seniority level.
About Catalyst Labs Catalyst Labs is a specialized talent agency with a focused vertical in Recruitment, People Operations, and Talent Acquisition. We embed ourselves directly into our clients’ hiring infrastructure, functioning as an extension of their internal talent teams and leadership, not as an external vendor. We partner with Founders, CHROs, Heads of People, and Talent Acquisition Leads across Tier 1 VC-backed startups, scaling technology companies, investment entities, and enterprise organizations. Our clients build high-performance teams across engineering, product, finance, GTM, and operations. We rely on disciplined, data‑driven recruiters who understand speed, quality, and stakeholder alignment.
Locations: Most of our clients are concentrated in California, New York, and select hubs across Europe and the UK.
Who Can Apply We welcome Recruitment and People professionals with demonstrated experience in internal talent teams, embedded recruiting functions, reputable staffing agencies, or HR/People departments within respected organizations. Candidates can span early‑career recruiters and talent coordinators to senior talent partners, lead recruiters, and people operations managers.
Experience From early‑career recruiters to senior talent partners, lead recruiters, and people operations managers.
General Requirements by Role
Proven experience managing full‑cycle recruitment—sourcing, screening, stakeholder alignment, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Background in a reputable internal talent team, a Tier 1 agency, a venture‑backed startup, or a high‑caliber corporate HR environment.
Strong understanding of modern recruiting fundamentals, including structured interviewing, scorecards, competency‑based assessments, and hiring manager alignment.
Hands‑on experience in at least one major recruiting specialty:
Technical Recruiting (AI/ML, engineering, product)
GTM & Sales Hiring
G&A Recruitment (Finance, HR, Ops)
Executive Search
High‑volume or campus recruiting
International/remote hiring strategies
Familiarity with modern Talent and PeopleOps tooling:
ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby)
Sourcing tools & automation
CRM and pipeline engagement systems
Hiring analytics, dashboards, and funnel metrics
Onboarding workflows and HRIS systems
Experience building partnerships with hiring managers, advising on role design, and refining hiring processes.
Strong research and sourcing capabilities beyond LinkedIn using advanced search methods, market mapping, and competitor analysis.
Ability to manage candidate experience with professionalism, clarity, and speed.
Experience in People Operations (policies, onboarding, retention, culture, performance cycles) is a strong plus.
Candidates with a track record of high‑quality placements, reduction of time‑to‑fill, process optimization, or scaling teams in fast‑paced environments will stand out.
Why Work With Us?
Leverage the relationships we’ve built with CHROs, Heads of Talent, and leadership across multiple industries.
Work with recruiters who understand modern recruiting funnels, sourcing strategies, close mechanics—no outdated HR scripts.
We prioritize your confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.
No spamming.
Support refining your resume specifically for the roles we shortlist you for.
Direct communication channels bypass gatekeepers and speak directly with hiring managers and decision‑makers.
Insight on compensation structures across companies, including performance‑based bonuses, hybrid recruiter/PeopleOps roles, and internal vs. embedded tracks.
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About Catalyst Labs Catalyst Labs is a specialized talent agency with a focused vertical in Recruitment, People Operations, and Talent Acquisition. We embed ourselves directly into our clients’ hiring infrastructure, functioning as an extension of their internal talent teams and leadership, not as an external vendor. We partner with Founders, CHROs, Heads of People, and Talent Acquisition Leads across Tier 1 VC-backed startups, scaling technology companies, investment entities, and enterprise organizations. Our clients build high-performance teams across engineering, product, finance, GTM, and operations. We rely on disciplined, data‑driven recruiters who understand speed, quality, and stakeholder alignment.
Locations: Most of our clients are concentrated in California, New York, and select hubs across Europe and the UK.
Who Can Apply We welcome Recruitment and People professionals with demonstrated experience in internal talent teams, embedded recruiting functions, reputable staffing agencies, or HR/People departments within respected organizations. Candidates can span early‑career recruiters and talent coordinators to senior talent partners, lead recruiters, and people operations managers.
Experience From early‑career recruiters to senior talent partners, lead recruiters, and people operations managers.
General Requirements by Role
Proven experience managing full‑cycle recruitment—sourcing, screening, stakeholder alignment, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Background in a reputable internal talent team, a Tier 1 agency, a venture‑backed startup, or a high‑caliber corporate HR environment.
Strong understanding of modern recruiting fundamentals, including structured interviewing, scorecards, competency‑based assessments, and hiring manager alignment.
Hands‑on experience in at least one major recruiting specialty:
Technical Recruiting (AI/ML, engineering, product)
GTM & Sales Hiring
G&A Recruitment (Finance, HR, Ops)
Executive Search
High‑volume or campus recruiting
International/remote hiring strategies
Familiarity with modern Talent and PeopleOps tooling:
ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby)
Sourcing tools & automation
CRM and pipeline engagement systems
Hiring analytics, dashboards, and funnel metrics
Onboarding workflows and HRIS systems
Experience building partnerships with hiring managers, advising on role design, and refining hiring processes.
Strong research and sourcing capabilities beyond LinkedIn using advanced search methods, market mapping, and competitor analysis.
Ability to manage candidate experience with professionalism, clarity, and speed.
Experience in People Operations (policies, onboarding, retention, culture, performance cycles) is a strong plus.
Candidates with a track record of high‑quality placements, reduction of time‑to‑fill, process optimization, or scaling teams in fast‑paced environments will stand out.
Why Work With Us?
Leverage the relationships we’ve built with CHROs, Heads of Talent, and leadership across multiple industries.
Work with recruiters who understand modern recruiting funnels, sourcing strategies, close mechanics—no outdated HR scripts.
We prioritize your confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.
No spamming.
Support refining your resume specifically for the roles we shortlist you for.
Direct communication channels bypass gatekeepers and speak directly with hiring managers and decision‑makers.
Insight on compensation structures across companies, including performance‑based bonuses, hybrid recruiter/PeopleOps roles, and internal vs. embedded tracks.
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