Own the full recruitment lifecycle (intake → sourcing → interviews → offer → onboarding)
Build and implement recruiting processes, workflows, and tools from scratch
Source and engage candidates across both technical and non-technical roles
Run screening interviews and assess skills, motivation, and long-term fit
Manage interview processes and coordinate directly with founders
Partner with leadership (including CEO) on hiring priorities and role definition
Improve and structure how hiring decisions are made
Support offers, contracts, and onboarding processes
Act as a light People partner to ensure a strong candidate and new hire experience

5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting (startup, agency, or similar environments)
Proven ability to independently source, manage, and close candidates
Experience hiring across multiple functions (technical + business roles)
Experience building or improving recruiting processes/systems, not just executing
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple roles
Strong evaluation skills — able to assess not just experience, but potential, drive, and fit
Ownership mindset — you take initiative and don’t wait for direction
Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders
Nice to have: Experience in venture studios, early-stage startups, or zero-to-one environments
Nice to have: Experience setting up ATS, workflows, or hiring infrastructure
Nice to have: Exposure to AI, fintech, or technical hiring
Nice to have: Experience hiring across the U.S. and Europe

Founding Talent Partner – Build & Scale Hiring

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