We're building the global payroll layer for modern companies. W-2, 1099, international contractors, and EOR in every market that matters. Backed by Y Combinator. Growing fast. Profitable trajectory.
We have reached a pivotal point in our partnership journey and are looking for a coach and player to take it to the next level.
We're hiring a Head of Partnerships to build our partnership engine from scratch. You'll define the strategy, source the deals, close them, and turn partnerships into a real revenue channel. Not logos on a slide. Actual pipeline.
This is a senior IC role today, reporting directly to the CEO. Hit the numbers, build the function, and you build the team.
Own the strategy. Figure out who we should partner with and why. Agencies, platforms, accounting firms, service providers, strategic allies.
Source, pitch, close. End to end. You're in the room negotiating commercial terms, not handing off to legal.
Design the models. Referral, rev share, co-sell, embedded distribution. Whatever drives real revenue.
Build the engine. Onboarding, enablement, tracking. New partners live and producing in weeks, not quarters.
Run cross-functional. Pull Sales, Marketing, Product, and Ops together so partnerships actually work in practice.
Own the number. Pipeline, revenue, ROI. You own what partnerships deliver to the business.
Be the face. Partner meetings, events, strategic conversations. You represent Thera.
New revenue showing up from partners every month
Partners activated and producing within weeks of signing
A documented, repeatable partnership motion
Leadership sees pipeline, revenue, and ROI without asking
People in our space say "Thera is a great partner to work with"
You've built partnerships at an early stage or fast-growing company
You know the difference between a real partnership and a press release
You're comfortable negotiating contracts and commercial terms
You think in systems and playbooks, not one-off hero deals
You're proactive, direct, and own outcomes without being told
You get excited (not anxious) when there's no playbook
Background in fintech, payroll, HR tech, SaaS, or B2B services
Experience with agencies, accounting firms, or platform partners
Built a partner program from zero to one
Partnerships are one of our biggest growth levers for the next 18 months. The person in this seat gets real ownership, real influence, real equity upside, and a direct line to the CEO.
You're not joining a function. You're building one.
If that sounds like the seat you've been waiting for, let's talk.
AI-Native Finance OS
Salary
$80,000 - $120,000
Equity
0.01% - 0.1%
Location
New York
Experience
5+ years
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Akhil Reddy
Akhil Reddy
LinkedInNo applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.