Founding Recruiter - AI start up(insurance) - SaaS, or deep tech

Job Description

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 Youll 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

Who You Are

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

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