Founding Recruiter Job at Coastal Wave Recruiting, San Francisco, CA

  • Coastal Wave Recruiting
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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 1015 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 underrepresented 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

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
  • 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 to15 hires/year across technical and GTM roles
  • Experienced in  building recruiting functions (01)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
  • Competitive equity, benefits, and a culture that values  autonomy, ownership, and speed

Job Tags

Full time

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