Location: Remote / Hybrid
Stage: Seed–Series A
Team Size Today: ~5 → Target: 15+
Focus: Product & Technical Hiring
We’re building an AI-native company transforming technology for state and local governments—and we’re looking for a Founding Recruiter to help scale the team from the ground up.
This is not a “post jobs and screen resumes” role. You’ll be a core operator, working directly with the founder, owning hiring end-to-end, and shaping how recruiting and people operations work as we grow.
If you thrive in early chaos, move fast without a playbook, and want real ownership—keep reading.
Own full-cycle recruiting end-to-end: sourcing, outreach, screening, interviews, offers, and closing
Partner directly with the founder to scale the team from ~5 to 15+ hires
Lead hiring for key early roles, starting with a Forward-Deployed Product Manager
Design and iterate on lean, high-signal recruiting processes (no bloated bureaucracy)
Leverage modern AI tools (e.g., Claude, AI sourcing tools, automation) to move faster and smarter
Gradually take on people ops responsibilities as the company grows (e.g., contractor management, onboarding basics)
4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Background in:
Early-stage tech startups (Seed–Series C) or
High-performing recruiting agencies working with startups
Proven experience hiring product and/or technical roles
Demonstrated success scaling teams (e.g., from ~5 to 15+)
Bachelor’s degree required
Builder mindset—you like starting from zero and iterating
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and speed
Strong judgment on talent, not just keyword matching
Genuinely curious about AI tooling and willing to use it daily
High ownership: you don’t wait to be told what to fix
Have only worked at large companies (FAANG-style environments)
Need heavy structure, brand recognition, or established processes
Prefer maintaining systems over building them
You’ll help define the company’s DNA through the people you hire
You’ll work directly with the founder, not through layers
You’ll have real influence on tooling, process, and strategy
This is a true ground-floor opportunity with growth into Head of Talent / People Ops
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