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Founding Recruiter

Coastal Wave Recruiting
CompanyCoastal Wave Recruiting
CategoryHR & Recruiting
LocationSan Francisco
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentFull-time
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted4 May 2026
Last verified3 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workable)
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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 Requirements 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 Benefits Competitive equity, benefits, and a culture that values  autonomy, ownership, and speed