Proven experience hiring top-tier talent in competitive, high-bar environments
Strong stakeholder management. You are able to influence and challenge hiring decisions
Data-driven mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong and proven resilience and ability to show up consistently through tough hiring cycles
Interest in or exposure to Web3, crypto, or deeply technical domains
Based in the US or Canada

Chainlink Labs is looking for a Senior Talent Partner to drive hiring across critical technical functions in a fast-scaling, globally distributed Web3 environment
This role goes beyond execution as you’ll act as a strategic partner to leadership, shaping hiring strategy, improving talent quality, and elevating how we assess and close top-tier candidates
You’ll operate in a high-ambiguity environment where talent density is a competitive advantage, and where great hiring decisions directly impact product velocity and ecosystem growth
Partner with senior stakeholders within Engineering to define hiring strategy, role calibration and hiring execution
Own full-cycle recruiting for complex, high-impact roles (especially technical and niche Web3 positions)
Design and continuously improve structured hiring practices
Build and nurture high-quality talent pipelines using creative sourcing strategies and market insights
Act as a market expert, advising on talent trends, compensation expectations, and competitive positioning
Drive offer processes end-to-end, including closing strategy for senior and hard-to-close candidates
Contribute to employer branding and storytelling in the Web3 ecosystem

Senior Talent Partner