Founding Recruiter — Build Hiring from Scratch

Datawizz

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Meaningful equity
Founding member opportunity

Job summary

A dynamic startup based in San Francisco is looking for a first Recruiter to own the entire hiring process. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 8 years of recruiting experience, particularly in an early-stage environment, and know how to attract and sell opportunities to potential hires. This role is fully in-office, five days a week, and offers a competitive salary and meaningful equity, alongside the chance to play a key role in shaping the company's future.

Qualifications

  • 3 to 8 years of recruiting experience, ideally at an early-stage startup.
  • Proven ability to close hard-to-land candidates.
  • Ability to balance strategy and execution.
  • Strong opinions on building a hiring bar.

Responsibilities

  • Own the recruiting function from scratch and build hiring processes.
  • Utilize the platform to automate recruiting workflows.
  • Write compelling job descriptions and outreach communications.
  • Source candidates through outbound campaigns and networks.
  • Set up and manage recruiting infrastructure.
  • Provide hiring insights to the team.

Job description

A dynamic startup based in San Francisco is looking for a first Recruiter to own the entire hiring process. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 8 years of recruiting experience, particularly in an early-stage environment, and know how to attract and sell opportunities to potential hires. This role is fully in-office, five days a week, and offers a competitive salary and meaningful equity, alongside the chance to play a key role in shaping the company's future.
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