As the first recruiting hire, you will build the talent engine for an AI platform transforming B2C revenue operations. You will own the full-cycle process, from designing AI-native sourcing workflows to screening candidates and selling the vision. Working directly with the CEO, you'll scale the team from eight to twenty over six months.
Founding Recruiter at Fast-growing AI automation startup
Are you ready to build the first truly AI-native recruiting function? This well-funded startup is looking for a Founding Recruiter in NYC to scale their team from 8 to 20+. Working directly with the CEO, you’ll move beyond traditional methods to build agentic sourcing workflows and own the entire talent strategy for a platform already serving Fortune 500 giants. If you have 3+ years of startup hiring experience and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI, this high-impact role offers significant equity and a seat at the leadership table during a critical scaling phase.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
About the company
Fast-growing AI automation startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design and implement automated, agentic sourcing systems to build a high-volume, AI-first candidate pipeline.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and go-to-market roles, conducting autonomous screenings and culture-fit evaluations.
- Partner directly with the CEO to define hiring processes, compensation structures, and long-term employer branding strategies.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, specifically within a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
- Proven track record of hiring across diverse functions including engineering, sales, and product in competitive markets.
- Tech-forward mindset with hands-on experience using AI tools and automations to optimize traditional recruiting workflows.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Founding opportunity to build an AI-native recruiting function from scratch with full autonomy over systems and tools.
- Join a high-momentum team backed by top-tier VCs already serving multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 clients.
- High-impact position with a clear path to leadership, evolving into a broader people and talent brand function.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
About Jack & Jill
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you are great at, what you want next, and makes sure Jill considers you for the right opportunities.
How does this work?
Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.