Senior Contract Recruiter

Retell AI Inc.; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Retell AI Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Recruiter to manage a high-volume pipeline and partner closely with hiring managers.

This full-time, 1099 contract role can be remote with Pacific Time hours or onsite at our Redwood City office, with monthly compensation ranging from $4,300 to $8,500.

You will conduct 30+ intro calls weekly, introduce candidates to Retell AI and the interview process, evaluate fit, maintain organized records, and ensure an efficient candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of talent acquisition experience in fast-paced tech/startup environments.
• Experience managing a high volume of interviews and candidates.
• Strong pipeline management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working Pacific Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 30+ candidate intro calls per week.
• Introduce candidates to Retell AI, culture, open roles, and interview process.
• Evaluate candidates’ experience, communication, motivations, and role fit.
• Manage candidate pipelines with clear notes and follow-ups.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on needs and expectations.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and stakeholders.
• Identify pipeline gaps and propose solutions.
• Create a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Talent acquisition

High-volume recruiting

Interview coordination

Tools

Ashby

Job description

ABOUT RETELL AI

Retell AI is using first-principles thinking to reimagine the call center with cutting-edge voice AI. Thousands of companies now use Retell's AI voice agents to handle sales, support, and logistics calls that once required large teams of human agents. Backed by Y Combinator, Alt Capital, and other leading investors, we've scaled to $80M in ARR with a team of 50, up from $5M at the start of 2025, and are now valued at over $1.5B.

Our vision for 2026 is to build a modern CX platform where entire contact centers are powered by AI. Instead of basic automation that needs constant human tuning, we're creating intelligent AI "workers" that act as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers, continuously executing, monitoring, and improving every customer interaction.

We're growing fast and looking for ambitious builders who want to tackle hard technical problems, move quickly, and have a real impact on one of the fastest-growing voice AI companies in the world.

Let's build the future together.

Recent recognition

• No. 1 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area, San Francisco Business Times 2026
• Top 50 AI Apps, a16z (2025)
• #3 Fastest-Growing Software Company, G2 Best Software Awards 2026
• Best Agentic AI Software, G2 Best Software Awards 2026
• #4 Fastest-Growing Software Vendor, Brex Benchmark 2025
• Enterprise Tech 30 Class of 2026, Nasdaq & Wing VC
• Top-Ranked Startup, Lean AI Leaderboard
• Backed by Y Combinator

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Contract Recruiter to help manage a high volume recruiting pipeline and partner closely with our hiring managers.

This is a hands on role for someone who can independently manage candidates from the initial conversation through later interview stages while maintaining a fast, organized, and professional process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct approximately 30 or more candidate intro calls each week
• Introduce candidates to Retell AI, our culture, open roles, and interview process
• Evaluate candidates’ experience, communication skills, motivations, and alignment with role requirements
• Manage candidate pipelines and keep stages, notes, and follow-ups organized
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and align on expectations
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and internal stakeholders
• Identify pipeline gaps and proactively recommend solutions
• Help create an efficient and positive candidate experience

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in either technical or go-to-market roles, preferably within a fast-paced startup or technology environment.
• Experience managing a high volume of interviews and candidates
• Strong pipeline management and organizational skills
• Confidence partnering with hiring managers and setting clear expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and move quickly
• Strong experience with Ashby is preferred
• Must be comfortable working Pacific Time hours.

Job Details

• This is a full-time, 1099 contractor position.
• The role can remote if you are available to work Pacific Time hours, or onsite at our Redwood City office.
• Compensation ranges from approximately $4,300-$8,500 USD per month.
• Final compensation will depend on your experience and location.

Interview Process

1. Introductory Call: A brief conversation to discuss your background, experience, and interest in the role.
2. Recruiting Deep Dive: A deeper discussion about your recruiting approach, including how you would handle a specific hands-on recruiting scenario or task.
3. Offer