Head of Talent - Remote

We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused Head of Talent to lead Talent Operations at PayNearMe. Reporting to the VP, People, this individual will own and elevate how we attract, hire, onboard, and retain exceptional team members globally.You’ll be responsible for developing a scalable and compliant global hiring infrastructure, shaping our compensation strategies, and ensuring every new hire is set up for success from day one. This is a highly visible role with frequent engagement with senior leadership and an opportunity to shape the next phase of our growth.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-through