Recruiter

HigherPeople

The Role

We’re looking for a Recruiter who not only thrives in closing roles end-to-end but also brings a strong sense of ownership, thought leadership, and relationship-building to the table.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll own multiple searches at once while also helping elevate the HigherPeople brand through storytelling and building deep connections with the startup and VC ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, presenting candidates, and closing offers across technical and non-technical roles

• Build close relationships with hiring managers and act as a strategic hiring partner

• Prioritize urgency and quality while managing multiple roles in a fast-paced environment

• Consistently provide a top-tier candidate experience and champion DEI best practices

• Track pipeline activity and progress in Loxo (our ATS) and contribute to reporting/metrics

• Support the growth of the HigherPeople brand by attending events, engaging with founders, and contributing content or insight where helpful

• Identify and explore new partnership opportunities, occasionally taking on high-level biz dev initiatives while staying rooted in exceptional recruiting delivery

• What You Bring

• 3+ years of full-cycle agency recruiting experience, ideally with exposure to early-stage startups focused on GTM and/or technical roles

• Strong sourcing chops and an eye for spotting potential beyond the resume

• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders simultaneously

• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through

• Comfort working autonomously, juggling priorities, and using tools like Loxo/Ashby, Slack, and Google Drive

• A genuine interest in the startup world and an understanding of how hiring shapes company trajectories

• Bonus: Experience or network in the Bay Area VC/startup ecosystem

• What Excites You

• You love goals and hitting them

• You thrive on building fast, meaningful connections

• You get satisfaction from structured processes and clear execution

• You’re passionate about helping people love where they work and building better teams from the ground up

• You want to work in an environment where creativity, experimentation, and a people-first mindset matter

• Perks & Benefits

• 100% Health Care Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• 4% 401k with Company Match

• Professional Development Allowance

• Conference/Event Budget

• 15 Days PTO, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays

• Annual Company Offsite

• Coworking Space Stipend