Founding Recruiter

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client an AI company redefining how insurance operates is seeking a Founding Recruiter to build and scale their talent engine from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to own end-to-end recruiting across technical and go-to-market roles while partnering directly with the founding team during a high-growth phase.

Responsibilities:
Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering product and GTM roles managing 8 - 12 searches at once
Develop and execute a scalable hiring strategy to support a 4 team expansion
Source engage and close top talent delivering 1015 hires per year in competitive markets
Build and optimize the recruiting process from job descriptions to candidate experience
Drive diverse inclusive hiring practices that attract exceptional and underrepresented talent
Partner with leadership on headcount planning org design and talent strategy
Provide market intelligence on compensation competitor insights and positioning vs. big tech
Manage sourcing channels direct sourcing agencies investor networks and tools like Gem Ashby or HireEZ
Define and track key recruiting KPIs: source of hire conversion rates and time to fill
Champion employer branding and storytelling helping candidates see the mission momentum and equity upside
Eventually build and lead the recruiting team setting the tone for a world-class talent function

Qualifications and Experience:
5 to 10 years of full-cycle recruiting in high-growth startups (Series AE) ideally in AI SaaS or deep tech
Proven record of sourcing and closing 10 to15 hires/year across technical and GTM roles
Experienced in building recruiting functions (01) or stepping into a Head of Talent path
Proficient with ATS and sourcing platforms such as Greenhouse Ashby Gem or HireEZ
Strong operational mindset data-driven process-focused and continuously improving
Excellent storyteller who can sell the mission and vision of a fast-scaling startup
Scrappy hands-on and thrives in ambiguous high-velocity environments

Why Join:
Found and shape the recruiting function at a groundbreaking AI startup
Work directly with founders and executives on talent and growth strategy
Own the entire recruiting engine with visibility across technical and business teams
Build the team that will scale a category-defining company in AI insurance
Competitive equity benefits and a culture that values autonomy ownership and speed

Our client an AI company redefining how insurance operates is seeking a Founding Recruiter to build and scale their talent engine from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to own end-to-end recruiting across technical and go-to-market roles while partnering directly with the founding team durin...