People & Talent Lead

About Token Security AI agents are transforming how enterprises operate—and they're introducing an entirely new identity security challenge. At Token Security, we're building the platform that enables organizations to securely adopt agentic AI by discovering, governing, and protecting AI agents and non-human identities across their environments. We're a fast-growing startup entering our next stage of growth. Over the next year, we'll significantly expand our team while building the operational foundations needed to scale. That's where you come in. About the Role We're looking for a People & Talent Lead to build and scale our People function. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves creating order from chaos, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is excited to build processes from the ground up. You'll own our People function end-to-end—from hiring exceptional talent to designing scalable HR operations that support our next stage of growth. Recruiting will be a significant part of the role (approximately 50%), while the remaining time will focus on building a world-class People function that enables the company to scale successfully. You'll work closely with managers across the company and partner directly with the Head of Operations to shape how we hire, develop, and support our people. What You'll Own Recruiting Own the full recruiting lifecycle across all positions Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies and build exceptional hiring processes Source, screen, coordinate, and manage candidates throughout the process Manage our ATS, careers page, recruiting metrics, and employer branding initiatives People Operations Own the employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding Coordinate payroll, compensation updates, benefits, and equity administration Prepare and maintain employment agreements and HR documentation Design & Ensure HR processes are accurate, compliant, and scalable Own HR systems and continuously improve operational efficiency People Programs Monitor employee engagement and proactively identify retention risks Lead company-wide initiatives, including Performance Reviews, 1:1 frameworks, etc. Help build an engaging employee experience across both our Israel and US teams What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or People Business Partner roles Significant hands-on recruiting experience in a startup environment Experience owning People Operations end-to-end Startup experience is required; experience in both startups and larger companies (100–200 employees) is a strong advantage Experience partnering closely with managers and leadership Strong operational mindset with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Who You Are Approachable, empathetic, and trusted by employees and managers alike, while able to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion A builder who enjoys creating structure and scalable processes as the company grows Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail Tech-savvy and confident working with modern HR and recruiting tools (ATS, HRIS, collaboration tools, AI, and automation platforms) Curious about new technologies and excited to leverage AI to improve productivity, hiring, and people operations Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to build something meaningful. You'll help shape the People function at a company solving one of the most important security challenges emerging from the rise of AI. You'll have real ownership, significant influence on how the company grows, and the chance to build the people foundation that supports our next stage of scale.