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Founding Recruiter

EliteGen Enterprise LLC, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Our client, an

AI company redefining how insurance operates , is seeking a

Founding Recruiter

to build and scale their talent engine from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to

own end-to-end recruiting

across technical and go-to-market roles while partnering directly with the founding team during a high‑growth phase.

Responsibilities

Own

full‑cycle recruiting

for engineering, product, and GTM roles managing 8 – 12 searches at once.

Develop and execute a

scalable hiring strategy

to support a 4× team expansion.

Source, engage, and

close top talent , delivering 10‑15 hires per year in competitive markets.

Build and optimize the

recruiting process

from job descriptions to candidate experience.

Drive

diverse, inclusive hiring practices

that attract exceptional and under‑represented talent.

Partner with leadership on

headcount planning, org design, and talent strategy .

Provide

market intelligence

on compensation, competitor insights, and positioning vs. big tech.

Manage sourcing channels: direct sourcing, agencies, investor networks, and tools like

Gem, Ashby, or HireEZ .

Define and track key recruiting KPIs: source of hire, conversion rates, and time to fill.

Champion

employer branding and storytelling , helping candidates see the mission, momentum, and equity upside.

Eventually

build and lead the recruiting team , setting the tone for a world‑class talent function.

Qualifications and Experience

5 to 10 years of full‑cycle recruiting in

high‑growth startups (Series AE) , ideally in

AI, SaaS, or deep tech .

Proven record of

sourcing and closing 10‑15 hires/year

across technical and GTM roles.

Experienced in

building recruiting functions

or stepping into a Head of Talent path.

Proficient with

ATS and sourcing platforms

such as Greenhouse, Ashby, Gem, or HireEZ.

Strong

operational mindset —data‑driven, process‑focused, and continuously improving.

Excellent

storyteller

who can sell the mission and vision of a fast‑scaling startup.

Scrappy, hands‑on, and thrives in

ambiguous, high‑velocity environments .

Why Join

Found and shape the

recruiting function

at a groundbreaking AI startup.

Work directly with founders and executives on talent and growth strategy.

Own the

entire recruiting engine , with visibility across technical and business teams.

Build the team that will scale a

category‑defining company

in AI + insurance.

Competitive equity, benefits, and a culture that values

autonomy, ownership, and speed .

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