Founding Recruiter

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.What You'll DoOwn full-cycle recruiting for engineering, product, and GTM roles managing 8 - 12 searches at onceDevelop and execute a scalable hiring strategy to support a 4× team expansionSource, engage, and close top talent, delivering 1015 hires per year in competitive marketsBuild and optimize the recruiting process from job descriptions to candidate experienceDrive diverse, inclusive hiring practices that attract exceptional and underrepresented talentPartner with leadership on headcount planning, org design, and talent strategyProvide market intelligence on compensation, competitor insights, and positioning vs. big techManage sourcing channels direct sourcing, agencies, investor networks, and tools like Gem, Ashby, or HireEZDefine and track key recruiting KPIs: source of hire, conversion rates, and time to fillChampion employer branding and storytelling, helping candidates see the mission, momentum, and equity upsideEventually build and lead the recruiting team, setting the tone for a world-class talent functionWhy JoinFound and shape the recruiting function at a groundbreaking AI startupWork directly with founders and executives on talent and growth strategyOwn the entire recruiting engine, with visibility across technical and business teamsBuild the team that will scale a category-defining company in AI + insuranceCompetitive equity, benefits, and a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and speedRequirements5 to 10 years of full-cycle recruiting in high-growth startups (Series AE), ideally in AI, SaaS, or deep techProven record of sourcing and closing 10 to15 hires/year across technical and GTM rolesExperienced in building recruiting functions (01) or stepping into a Head of Talent pathProficient with ATS and sourcing platforms such as Greenhouse, Ashby, Gem, or HireEZStrong operational mindset data-driven, process-focused, and continuously improvingExcellent storyteller who can sell the mission and vision of a fast-scaling startupScrappy, hands-on, and thrives in ambiguous, high-velocity environmentsBenefitsCompetitive equity, benefits, and a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and speed