# M&A Recruiter, People
**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $240K-$240K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Executive Recruiting, M&A Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Talent Evaluation, Organizational Design, Compensation Structures, Hiring Lifecycles, Talent Strategy, People Diligence, Interview Prep
**Posted:** 2026-03-12
> Lead talent evaluation and closing for high-stakes M&A deals at OpenAI, partnering with cross-functional teams on diligence, integration, and strategy. Requires 8+ years in executive/M&A recruiting, strong judgment, and ability to thrive in ambiguity.
## Job Description
## In this role, you will:
- Lead talent evaluation process from pre-diligence mapping, interview prep, through closing candidates.
- Collaborator on People diligence, organizational design, and long-term talent strategy in partnership with HRBPs, M&A People Partner, Corporate Development, Legal, and functional leaders.
- Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company, including on post-transaction and integration activities.
- Provide strategic partnership to the business and domain Recruiting across various flavors of formal and informal acquisitions.
- Flex into other areas of Strategic Initiatives or program manage as needed.

## You might thrive in this role if you:
- Have 8+ years of executive, M&A, or technical recruiting experience in fast-paced technology companies.
- Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Proven success operating with discretion and high judgment on sensitive or high-profile hires.
- Ability to context-switch and operate at altitude, while still executing with precision.
- Deep understanding of organizational design, compensation structures, and hiring lifecycles.
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