Rainier Recruiting is hiring: Founding Recruiter in San Francisco

Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr We’re looking for a Founding Recruiter to build and lead the talent function at a fast-growing, venture-backed healthcare technology startup. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early‑stage environments, loves building from scratch, and can consistently hire top‑tier engineering and strategic talent. Why This Role Matters The company is experiencing rapid growth and is backed by leading investors. You’ll partner directly with experienced founders to build a high‑performing team from the ground up. This role offers major influence over hiring strategy, talent brand, and culture at a time when every hire is critical. Compensation $160,000 - $200,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience) plus bonus and equity. Location In‑office 3 days a week in San Francisco, with 2 days remote work. Candidates must live in the San Francisco area and be willing to work primarily onsite. What You’ll Own Full‑cycle recruiting for senior/staff engineers and key non‑technical roles. Proactive sourcing , market mapping, and creative outreach to attract top‑1% talent. Process design , including ATS implementation, interview structure, scorecards, and reporting. Candidate experience , ensuring a consistent, high‑quality hiring journey. Oversight and mentorship of a high‑volume operations recruiter to maintain quality across all pipelines. Partnership with leadership to strengthen the talent narrative and drive referrals. What We’re Looking For 3–8 years of recruiting experience, including at least 2+ years in a talent‑dense, early‑stage startup. Demonstrated success hiring and closing senior/staff‑level engineers. Experience recruiting across both technical and non‑technical roles (GTM/Ops/G&A). In‑house recruiting experience required; agency background acceptable if paired with internal experience. Strong process builder with experience developing structured interviews and data‑informed hiring practices. Collaborative, low‑ego, high‑ownership mindset; comfortable working directly with founders. Must be willing to work hybrid in San Francisco (on‑site Mon/Tue/Thu). Not a fit if Your experience is primarily in large, mature companies; you expect to manage a large team immediately; or you’ve only done high‑volume recruiting without technical searches. Equal Opportunity Statement Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value. #J-18808-Ljbffr