About Us:
ether.fi is a rapidly growing startup in the crypto space with a mission to make it easy for people to save, earn, and spend their crypto. We are a growing team of 25 with ambitious goals to continue our protocol growth (currently $7B+ TVL) and launch a crypto native credit card. Protocol information can be found here.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking a Talent Partner to own and elevate our talent acquisition and people ops strategy. This role is key to scaling ether.fi’s world-class team across all functions. You'll be a partner to our exec team, an advocate for our culture, and a champion for candidate & employee experience. If you are passionate about hiring and retaining top talent in a high-growth environment and love building processes from scratch, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact on a small team.
This role is based in downtown Toronto and in office 4x per week.
What you will do:
Own end-to-end recruitment for technical and business roles across our 3 hubs in North America (engineering, product, operations, marketing, and more).
Assist in people ops programs like performance management, compensation analysis, benefits, and team morale / off-sites.
Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand team needs, role requirements, and hiring goals.
Source and engage top-tier candidates through creative sourcing strategies.
Optimize and scale our hiring process by building recruiting workflows, interview frameworks, and improving candidate experience.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, offering market insights, talent mapping, and competitive intel.
Champion ether.fi’s values and employer brand in every candidate interaction.
Track and analyze recruiting metrics to improve funnel efficiency and quality of hires.
What we are looking for:
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in high-growth tech or crypto/Web3 environments.
Proven success in hiring for both technical (engineering, product) and non-technical (GTM, operations, leadership) roles.
Deep understanding of sourcing strategies and familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS (e.g., Ashby or similar), and other sourcing platforms.
Strong ability to build relationships with hiring managers, influence decisions, and act as a talent advisor.
Track record of building or refining scalable recruiting processes.
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, remote-first startup and handle ambiguity with grace.
Passion for Web3, crypto, and decentralized technologies or a curiosity to learn.
Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and token allocation grant
Flexible paid time off policy (unlimited)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
4 weeks work from anywhere
Opportunity to work with a Top 4 Ethereum protocol, by TVL
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization, expanding beyond just recruitment
Collaborative and inclusive work culture
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space
Global team with opportunity for travel and working out of our 3 offices around the world
Exciting company events and team-building off-sites
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At ether.fi, we're not just another startup; we're shaking up the crypto space and making it easier for folks to save, earn, and spend their cryptocurrency. With our ambitious mission and a growing team of 25 based in downtown Toronto, we're on the lookout for a passionate Talent Partner. You'll play a pivotal role in refining our talent acquisition and people operations strategy, helping us scale to new heights as we expand our protocol, which boasts an impressive $7B+ in total value locked. As our Talent Partner, you'll own the recruitment process from start to finish, sourcing candidates for technical and non-technical roles across North America. Your partnership with our exec team will not only enhance our culture but also elevate the employee experience. If you thrive on building processes from the ground up and are excited about shaping the future of a high-growth startup in the crypto world, this is the role for you! You'll enjoy the flexibility of working in the office four days a week while also benefiting from unlimited paid time off, comprehensive insurance plans, and opportunities to develop professionally. Join us at ether.fi and be part of something big in the blockchain space!
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