Recruiter

Our client, a high-growth AI Powered Talent Platform, is seeking a Recruiter to own full-cycle hiring across a variety of functions, with a strong focus on building out their Operations organization. This is a highly impactful, 0→1 opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership and help scale one of the fastest-growing companies in the AI space. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and bring a data-driven, solutions-oriented approach to recruiting. COMPANY: Technology / AI (Client) POSITION: Recruiter (Full-Cycle; Focus on Operations Hiring) LOCATION: San Francisco, CA HOURS: Standard business hours (with flexibility as needed) OFFICE REQUIREMENTS: Monday – Friday In Office COMPENSATION: $120-150K DOE + bonus/equity & benefits BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED: Preferred Responsibilities of the Recruiter -Own full-cycle recruiting (sourcing through close) across multiple functions, with a focus on Operations roles -Partner directly with General Managers to define hiring needs and implement process improvements -Build and manage top-of-funnel pipelines using creative sourcing strategies, outbound outreach, and talent intelligence -Utilize structured interview processes, including calibrated scorecards and work samples -Track and optimize recruiting metrics (pass-through rates, time-in-stage, source yield) to improve efficiency and outcomes -Drive best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring speed and quality throughout the hiring process -Advise hiring managers on interview best practices, leveling, and decision-making -Contribute to employer branding efforts, including campaigns, referrals, and events -Represent the firm externally in a highly competitive talent market -Collaborate on recruiting systems, dashboards, and process automation (e.g., Ashby) -Support evolution of recruiting strategy as hiring needs shift toward more technical talent Requirements of the Recruiter -Experience as a founding recruiter or within an early-stage/startup environment -Interest in AI, human data, or emerging technologies -2–3+ years of technical recruiting experience -Experience owning full-cycle recruiting across both individual contributor and leadership roles -Familiarity with a range of functions; exposure to technical recruiting (e.g., SWE/FDE) is a PLUS -Proven ability to build and scale recruiting processes in fast-paced environments -Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions -Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with senior stakeholders -Comfortable representing a brand and engaging top-tier candidates -Experience with ATS platforms (e.g., Ashby) or ability to quickly learn new systems -Highly adaptable with the ability to operate in a fast-changing environment -Strong operational rigor and attention to detail -Growth-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and evolve -High ownership mentality with commitment to outcomes -Low ego, team-first approach with a genuine passion for building best-in-class recruiting functions -Verifications of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required