Startup Talent Associate/Talent Researcher

StackedSP; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading startup recruiting firm as a Talent Associate, where you'll manage end-to-end sourcing and immerse yourself in the dynamic tech startup landscape. This role offers immense growth opportunities with mentorship from seasoned recruiters, an entrepreneurial culture, and a competitive salary. If you're eager to make an impact and build the next generation of startups, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Mentorship & Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Community & Fun Activities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sourcing, lead generation, sales development, or recruiting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Comfortable with recruitment tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing for top-tier tech startups.
• Drive market intelligence and stakeholder management.
• Deliver strong candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Sourcing

Lead Generation

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse/Lever

ZoomInfo

Job description

About StackedSP

We partner with the fastest-growing, venture-backed startups across San Francisco, Toronto, and Montreal—delivering the “champion DNA” engineering and leadership talent they need to scale rapidly. As a small, entrepreneurial team of seasoned recruiters and former operators, we move fast, innovate constantly, and invest deeply in your learning and career growth. Since our founding, we’ve placed Full-Stack Developers, Data Scientists, Product leaders, and C-suite executives in the roles that transform early-stage companies into market leaders.

The Opportunity

Join us as a Talent Associate and help build the next generation of legendary startups. In this role you will:

Build Your Expertise: Own end-to-end sourcing—from proactive sourcing and market mapping to stakeholder management and ATS mastery—while working live searches for top-tier tech startups.

Drive Impact: Partner with Principal Recruiters to craft multichannel outreach, set quarterly revenue targets, and deliver insights that shape our clients’ hiring strategies.

Accelerate Your Career: Thrive in our flat organization with hands-on mentorship from senior recruiters; excel here and fast-track into a full-time recruiting role.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Sourcing: Design and execute pipelines across LinkedIn, GitHub, niche communities, referrals, and more to connect with high-performing candidates.
• Market Intelligence: Research talent landscapes in Canada & the U.S., delivering data-driven recommendations on emerging markets and candidate pools.
• CRM/ATS Management: Keep our database pristine—log activities, track candidate progress, and generate reports that measure our impact.
• Performance Metrics: Help set and exceed quarterly and annual placement targets through accurate forecasting and KPI tracking.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a polished, consultative journey at every stage—from first outreach to offer acceptance—ensuring candidates feel valued and informed.

Who You Are:

• Experienced: 2+ years in sourcing, lead generation, sales development, or recruiting—ideally within North American tech startups.
• Educated: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse/Lever, ZoomInfo, etc., and eager to learn new platforms.
• Organized & Analytical: Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple searches without missing details, and turning data into actionable strategy.
• Self-Starter: You own your projects, find creative ways to keep tasks engaging, and consistently exceed targets.
• Communicative: Exceptional written and verbal skills, with a knack for building rapport and maintaining strong follow-through.
• Flexible & Reliable: You adapt to shifting priorities and deliver on commitments, balancing autonomy with accountability.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Full-time salary, performance incentive plan, plus a benefits package (health, dental, vision).
• Mentorship & Growth: Weekly one-on-ones, regular training sessions, and a clear path to senior recruiting roles and leadership.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Work collaboratively in a hands-on environment where your ideas directly shape our strategy.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, remote-first policy, and generous vacation time.
• Community & Fun: Virtual coffee chats, quarterly team outings, and an inclusive culture that celebrates every win.

$40,000 - $50,000 a year

Compensation is salary range above + performance incentive bonus for an OTE of $55,000-$65,000 with the ability to exceed. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Ready to launch your recruiting career with StackedSP? Apply Today!

StackedSP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.