Founding Recruiter

Theron Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Theron Solutions seeks a Founding Recruiter to build and own the recruiting function at a high-growth startup. You will partner with the founders to scale the team across engineering, product, sales, marketing, and operations, shaping processes from day one and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

This role requires 2–6 years of full-cycle recruiting in US tech startups, a track record of hiring both technical and GTM talent, and strong ownership in an in-house setting.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience at early-stage US tech startups (Seed–Series B).
• Experience hiring both technical and GTM talent.
• Strong sourcing skills and a track record of closing passive candidates.
• Experience as an in-house recruiter with high ownership and autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in fast-moving environments.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Able to work on-site in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations roles.
• Partner with founders and hiring managers to define hiring needs and interview processes.
• Source, engage, and close top passive and active candidates.
• Build recruiting infrastructure, processes, and reporting from the ground up.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and strengthen the company's employer brand.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Closing candidates

Interviewing

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ashby

Greenhouse

Lever

Gem

Job description

We're looking for a Founding Recruiter to build and own the recruiting function at a high-growth startup. You'll work directly with the founders to scale the team, establish recruiting processes, and attract exceptional talent across technical and business functions as the company enters its next phase of growth.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations roles.
• Partner with founders and hiring managers to define hiring needs and interview processes.
• Source, engage, and close top passive and active candidates.
• Build recruiting infrastructure, processes, and reporting from the ground up.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and strengthen the company's employer brand.

What We're Looking For

• 2-6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience at early-stage US tech startups (Seed-Series B).
• Experience hiring both technical and GTM talent.
• Strong sourcing skills and a track record of closing passive candidates.
• Experience as an in-house recruiter with high ownership and autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in fast-moving environments.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Able to work on-site in San Francisco, CA.

Nice to Have

• Experience helping a startup scale rapidly.
• Worked closely with founders and executive teams.
• Familiarity with modern ATS and recruiting tools such as Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever, or Gem.
• Strong recruiting metrics and performance track record.

Why Join?

• Be the first recruiting hire and build the function from scratch.
• Work directly with founders and leadership.
• High ownership, visibility, and impact.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and growth opportunity.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.