Own full-cycle recruiting for Northslope's business (non-tech) and sales functions
Partnering directly with our Exec. leadership team to understand hiring needs and business priorities
Building and managing pipelines of exceptional commercial and operational talent who thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Crafting creative sourcing strategies that go beyond job boards. Finding candidates in non-traditional places who have the right mindset, not just the right resume
Owning the candidate experience from first outreach through offer acceptance and onboarding
Designing and refining interview processes to better assess for the qualities that make business hires successful at Northslope
Using data and metrics to understand what's working, identify bottlenecks, and continuously improve recruiting efficiency
Selling candidates on our mission and helping them understand why building the commercial engine around custom AI applications is a once-in-a-career opportunity

2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across commercial, sales, or business functions, with a strong preference for candidates who've been part of a startup's journey from early stage to high-growth
Proven ability to hire in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where the playbook is still being written
Experience building trusted partnerships with hiring managers, where you're seen as a strategic advisor who challenges assumptions and improves outcomes, not just someone who sources resumes
A track record of creative sourcing — you know how to find talent that others miss and aren't afraid to try unconventional approaches
Strong instincts for assessing candidates beyond credentials, particularly the ability to identify people who can navigate ambiguity, build relationships, and operate with genuine ownership
Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting metrics to diagnose problems and drive improvements
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate a compelling vision
Comfort recruiting across a wide range of business functions — you're energised by the variety, and understand that adaptability and mindset often matter more than years of experience in a specific role
Excitement about doing whatever it takes to close great candidates, whether that means creative outreach, rapid interview coordination, attending events, or hiring surges

Competitive base salary + equity in the form of stock options — you'll have real ownership in what we're building
Competitive benefits package including comprehensive health insurance
Flexible hybrid work environment with 1-2 days per week in our New York office
Significant autonomy to shape how recruiting works at Northslope as we scale
The opportunity to define your own career path as we grow, whether that's moving into people leadership, becoming the go-to expert for a specific geography or candidate profile, or carving out an entirely new role
A small, tight-knit team where your work directly impacts our ability to execute on our mission
Occasional travel (less than 10% of your time) for company off-sites where you'll connect with the broader team and help build our culture

Business Recruiter

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