One Eighty Collective · 11 hours ago
Founding Recruiter | Bessemer-backed Tech Startup
One Eighty Collective is a Bessemer-backed tech startup focused on reshaping government software with AI-powered solutions. They are seeking a Founding Recruiter to manage end-to-end hiring and help establish foundational People Ops as they scale from 5 to 14+ employees.
Responsibilities
Own full-cycle recruiting across all priority roles, starting with Product Managers and early GTM hires
Define hiring needs, profiles, and timelines directly with the founder
Source, engage, and close high-quality candidates in a competitive market
Drive process: keep candidates engaged, move fast, and maintain clarity
Introduce lightweight recruiting tools and structure
Handle early-stage People Ops needs as the team grows - onboarding, employee experience, cultural rituals
Act as a culture carrier and internal team builder
Qualification
Required
Prior experience recruiting in early-stage startup environments - high-growth, top talent
Comfortable with ambiguity and minimal structure - know what great talent looks like and what it takes to land them
Strong communicator, able to work closely with the founder and senior team
Ability to move fast while delivering a great candidate experience
Interest in expanding from Talent into broader People Ops as the company scales
Preferred
Experience hiring product, technical, or generalist roles in high-agency environments
Benefits
Competitive compensation package (base + equity)
Direct access to the founding team and significant leadership exposure
Work with a recruiting agency when needed
The opportunity to shape how a high-impact company hires and grows
A fast-paced, high-autonomy environment with meaningful ownership
Flexibility on location (NYC preferred; remote possible for the right candidate)
The ability to grow into a Head of Talent or People leadership role over time