AustinWorks is hiring: Founding Recruiter in San Francisco

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.