Head of Operations

Recruiting From ScratchSan Francisco, CA, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch : Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire. https : / / www.recruitingfromscratch.com /

Overview

Title of Role : Head of Operations

Location : San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5–6 days / week with some flexibility)

Company Stage of Funding : Seed / Series A, Venture-Backed

Office Type : On-site with limited flexibility (hybrid day possible)

Salary : $150K – $220K base + equity

Company Description

We are representing a fast-growing, venture-backed AI startup that is building the next generation of data and marketplace infrastructure to support cutting-edge artificial intelligence models. The company is backed by top investors and is already generating millions in annualized revenue. Joining now means you’ll be part of an early team shaping a high-impact business at the center of today’s most important technological shift.

What You Will Do

Build and scale the company’s marketplace from the ground up, enabling revenue growth by expanding task types and growing a network of specialized domain experts.
Own and manage relationships with leading AI labs and enterprise customers, ensuring marketplace operations align with their evolving data needs.
Recruit, vet, and manage domain specialists across industries (finance, healthcare, etc.), establishing scalable processes for workforce quality and output.
Partner closely with engineering teams to enhance the workforce platform and integrate expert data into reinforcement learning environments.
Take ownership of high-impact marketplace initiatives and play a key leadership role in defining the future of the company’s operations.
Step into management responsibilities within 2–4 months, building and leading a small team of operations professionals.

Ideal Candidate Background

1–6 years of experience in Operations, Business Operations, Finance, or a Chief of Staff–style role.

Previous experience in data-heavy startups, marketplaces, or fast-scaling environments.

Strong background in finance, consulting, or investing (e.g., Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Fund) OR operational roles at leading technology companies / startups.

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field from a top university.

Excited to thrive in a fast-moving, startup environment where you’ll take on a broad scope of responsibilities.

Willingness and ability to work in-person in San Francisco (relocation support available).

Preferred

Experience at high-growth fintech companies (e.g., Stripe, Ramp, Brex, Plaid, Robinhood, Affirm).

Background at data operations or AI workforce companies (e.g., Scale AI, Appen, Sama, Labelbox).

Technical literacy or exposure to AI / ML, with the ability to work closely with engineers.

Experience managing small teams or mentoring junior colleagues.

Compensation, Benefits, and Other Details

Competitive salary in the range of $150K – $220K base + equity.

Opportunity to join a venture-backed startup at the ground floor and play a key role in scaling a high-impact AI business.

Collaborative, ambitious, and mission-driven founding team environment.

In-person role in San Francisco, offering the chance to work directly alongside leadership and industry partner

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