Talent Acquisition Partner

Primary Role The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for full-cycle recruiting, hiring manager partnership, candidate management, interview coordination, agency oversight and select HR generalist responsibilities. We are open to either a full time in-house or a contract Talent Acquisition partner. This role is equal parts recruiter, project manager, and trusted advisor; someone who keeps hiring teams organized, candidates informed, and the recruitment process moving forward.

You will build strong relationships, create an exceptional candidate experience, and bring structure to hiring initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong recruiting background within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations and is comfortable balancing recruiting execution with day-to-day HR support.

As the quarterback of the hiring process, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers and recruiting agencies to drive searches from kickoff through offer, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams. Success in this role requires strong organization, sound judgement, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

Talent Acquisition Manage the full-cycle recruitment process across a variety of corporate and technical positions. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop recruiting strategies, and guide the selection process. Coordinate and manage external recruiting agencies, ensuring alignment, communication, and candidate quality.

Review resumes, conduct recruiter screens, and manage candidate pipelines. Schedule interviews and coordinate interview logistics across multiple stakeholders. Lead interview debrief meetings and facilitate hiring decisions. Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, providing an exceptional candidate experience.

Prepare and extend offers in partnership with HR leadership and hiring managers. Maintain accurate recruiting data and ensure timely updates within the applicant tracking system (Rippling). HR Partnership Support onboarding and new hire coordination. Assist with general HR projects and employee lifecycle activities as needed.

Partner with HR leadership on recruiting processes, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives Help maintain compliance with hiring policies and employment regulations Location Mountainview, CA; will consider remote Salary Range $65.00 - $80.00/hour Travel Required M inimal travel Qualifications Essential: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.

Demonstrated success recruiting within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or broader life sciences organizations. Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment. Strong partnership skills with hiring managers and executive leaders. Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.

Preferred: Prior experience in a blended recruiting and HR generalist role. Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities. Physical Demands & Work Environment: Required to sit for prolonged periods of time While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet Alto Neuroscience is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.

It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. About Alto Neuroscience, Inc. At Alto Neuroscience, you will play a pivotal role in advancing precision psychiatry and improving how mental health disorders are treated. Join us in building the next generation of personalized neuroscience-based therapeutics.