Associate Recruiter (San Francisco based)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is a data lab aiding AI labs and enterprises in training foundational models and agents. The Associate Recruiter will source and vet domain experts for our data platform, with primary remote work but SF-based presence for local events.

Join a fast-paced startup, build robust pipelines, and partner with hiring managers to drive talent strategy, while attending SF career events every 1–2 weeks in support of employer branding.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of headhunting and recruitment experience.
• Experience in startup or tech-focused organizations.
• Strong organizational skills for remote work.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration.
• Deep familiarity with the San Francisco talent market.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage top-tier candidates via headhunting, networking and digital platforms.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment pipeline from outreach to onboarding.
• Advise hiring managers on talent strategy and fit.
• Maintain accurate ATS records and report recruitment metrics.
• Self-manage priorities and deliverables while working remotely.
• Represent the team at SF-based career fairs and events bi-weekly.
• Refine sourcing strategies to meet startup pace and needs.

Skills

Sourcing

Recruitment pipeline

Remote work self-management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Extended team

$40 - $65/hourpay

Required Skills

Sourcing

Recruitment pipeline

Remote work self-management

Stakeholder communication

About micro1

micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

Job title: Associate Recruiter (San Francisco based)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Join our team as a dynamic Associate Recruiter, leveraging your headhunting expertise to source and secure exceptional talent. This role is ideal for an energetic recruiting professional passionate about building robust pipelines and thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. While the primary work is remote, you’ll be based in San Francisco and play a pivotal role at local career fairs and events every 1-2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage top-tier candidates through various channels, including headhunting, networking, and digital platforms.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment pipeline, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations on talent strategy.
• Maintain and update accurate records in the applicant tracking system, reporting key recruitment metrics and progress.
• Self-manage priorities and deliverables while working remotely, demonstrating high autonomy and accountability.
• Represent our customer's team at San Francisco-based career fairs and industry events on a bi-weekly basis to enhance employer brand and connect with prospective talent.
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies to adapt to the evolving needs of a fast-paced startup environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven headhunting and recruitment experience, preferably in startup or tech-focused organizations.
• Expertise in candidate sourcing, recruitment pipeline management, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to self-manage and deliver results in a remote work setting.
• Strong stakeholder communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.
• Deep familiarity with the San Francisco talent market and local recruiting channels.
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive amidst shifting priorities and fast-paced demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to attending and actively participating in in-person career events in San Francisco.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for high-growth startups or hyper-growth environments.
• Established network within the San Francisco technology ecosystem.
• Familiarity with modern applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics tools.