Founding Business Recruiter

Founding Business Recruiter | Series A AI Startup | San Francisco | $170k–$200k + EquityWe’re partnering with a Series A AI start-up backed by top-tier investors, looking for their first in-house Founding Business Recruiter to build and scale the talent engine during a pivotal growth phase.This is a rare opportunity to design the recruiting function for Product, GTM, and business teams from the ground up, partnering closely with the founders to shape how the company attracts and hires exceptional talent as it scales.What You’ll DoOwn full-cycle recruiting across Product, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and OperationsScale hiring to support 4× team growth over the next 12 monthsDirectly source, engage, and close world-class start-up talent (typically 10–15 hires per year)Build and optimize recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experiencePartner with founders on headcount planning, org design, and talent strategyDevelop sourcing channels across direct outreach, agencies, and investor networksTrack and analyse key hiring metrics to drive continuous improvementShape the employer brand and candidate narrative in a competitive AI marketOver time, hire and lead a team of recruiters as the company growsWhat You’ll Bring5–10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth start-ups (Series A–E)Proven ability to hire top Product, GTM, and business talent in competitive marketsStrong sourcing and closing capability with a consultative, strategic mindsetExperience partnering with founders and executives at early-stage companiesFamiliarity with modern ATS and sourcing tools (Ashby, Greenhouse, Gem, HireEZ, etc.)Why Join?Founding recruiter role with true ownership and strategic impactDirect access to founders and investorsBuild the business-side hiring playbook for a scaling AI companyCompetitive salary ($170k–$200k) + meaningful equityIf you’re interested — or know someone who thrives in fast-paced, early-stage environments — feel free to get in touch.