Founding Recruiter, San Francisco

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 Do Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering, product, and GTM roles managing 8 - 12 searches at once Develop and execute a scalable hiring strategy to support a 4× team expansion Source, engage, and close top talent , delivering 1015 hires per year in competitive markets Build and optimize the recruiting process from job descriptions to candidate experience Drive diverse, inclusive hiring practices that attract exceptional and underrepresented talent Partner with leadership on headcount planning, org design, and talent strategy Provide market intelligence on compensation, competitor insights, and positioning vs. big tech Manage sourcing channels direct sourcing, agencies, investor networks, and tools like Gem, Ashby, or HireEZ Define and track key recruiting KPIs: source of hire, conversion rates, and time to fill Champion employer branding and storytelling , helping candidates see the mission, momentum, and equity upside Eventually build and lead the recruiting team , setting the tone for a world-class talent function Why Join Found and shape the recruiting function at a groundbreaking AI startup Work directly with founders and executives on talent and growth strategy Own the entire recruiting engine , with visibility across technical and business teams Build the team that will scale a category-defining company in AI insurance Competitive equity, benefits, and a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and speed Requirements 5 to 10 years of full-cycle recruiting in high-growth startups (Series AE) , ideally in AI, SaaS, or deep tech Proven record of sourcing and closing 10 to15 hires/year across technical and GTM roles Experiencedin building recruiting functions (01) or stepping into a Head of Talent path Proficient with ATS and sourcing platforms such as Greenhouse, Ashby, Gem, or HireEZ Strong operational mindset data-driven, process-focused, and continuously improving Excellent storyteller who can sell the mission and vision of a fast-scaling startup Scrappy, hands-on, and thrives in ambiguous, high-velocity environments Benefits Competitive equity, benefits, and a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and speed