Founding Recruiter
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid
$100,000 to $190,000 total compensation
About:
Our client provides an affordable, intuitive event management platform that helps local venues compete with large chains, with plans to expand into a broader marketplace of event services.
As the Founding Recruiter, you’ll own the full recruiting lifecycle and play a critical role in building the company's team and culture. You’ll develop hiring strategies, source top talent, refine processes, and partner closely with leadership to scale the organization. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Source, engage, and hire top talent across multiple functions (fully outbound role).
- Design a best-in-class candidate experience from first touch to offer.
- Build and amplify the employer brand through strategic channels.
- Partner with hiring managers on role scoping, job descriptions, and interview decisions.
- Improve hiring operations, tools, workflows, and analytics.
- Support early people operations, including onboarding, performance reviews, and culture initiatives.
Requirements
- 2-3+ years in recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally in high-growth startup or agency environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
- Passion for people, culture, and building from the ground up.
- Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced startup setting.
Nice to have:
- Hands-on experience with ATS and sourcing tools (e.g., Ashby, Greenhouse, Gem).
- Demonstrated success filling technical and non-technical roles.
What They Offer
- Competitive compensation with meaningful equity.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); and flexible PTO.
- Complimentary One Medical membership.
- Close collaboration with executive leadership and significant impact on company growth.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.