Hedge Fund- Director of /Talent Recruiting and HR Operations

Director of Talent Strategy & HR Operations-10 billion Hedge fund and Pe Fund-NYC-reports to the Head HR - NYC 300-500k.Position OverviewThe Head of Talent Strategy & HR Operations will lead end-to-end recruitment and human resources operations for our $10 billion alternative asset management firm, spanning both hedge fund and private equity strategies. This executive will oversee talent acquisition for all investment and non-investment professionals, partner directly with business unit heads, and act as a strategic advisor to portfolio companies. A primary mandate of this role is to modernize the talent function by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation to maximize operational efficiencies.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Talent AcquisitionLead full-cycle recruiting for all investment (analysts, portfolio managers) and non-investment (ops, tech, legal, compliance) roles.Partner with firm leadership to forecast headcount needs and align talent acquisition with business growth.Design and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to attract diverse, elite talent in a highly competitive market.Portfolio Company AdvisoryServe as a human capital consultant to private equity portfolio companies on executive search and talent infrastructure.Standardize best-practice recruiting frameworks across portfolio companies to accelerate their hiring cycles.Assess leadership teams within target or existing portfolio investments to identify talent gaps and opportunities.AI & Operational InnovationEvaluate, implement, and scale AI-driven recruiting tools to optimize candidate screening, sourcing, and scheduling.Modernize HR operations by leveraging automation to streamline onboarding, background checks, and data management.Utilize advanced data analytics and predictive modeling to track hiring metrics, retention trends, and time-to-hire.Business Partnership & LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor to institutional business heads, delivering transparent updates on the talent pipeline.Manage and mentor an internal team of recruiters and HR operations specialists.Oversee relationships with elite third-party executive search firms and vendor negotiations.Qualifications & SkillsExperienceTotal Experience: 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition and HR operations experience.Industry Match: Proven track record within a major hedge fund, private equity firm, or asset manager.Portfolio Exposure: Demonstrated experience advising or hiring for private equity portfolio companies.Tech Implementation: Direct experience deploying AI, machine learning, or advanced automation tools within HR ecosystems.Core CompetenciesDeep understanding of both investment strategies and institutional fund infrastructure roles.Exceptional relationship-management skills to influence opinionated, high-performing business leaders.Strong data fluency with the ability to turn HR metrics into actionable business strategies.Mastery of modern ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), HRIS platforms, and eme