K1 · 1 day ago
Executive Recruiter
Manhattan Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $85K/yr
0+ years expK1 is one of the largest investors in small-cap enterprise software companies, and they are seeking an Executive Recruiter to support talent acquisition across their active portfolio. This role involves leading full-cycle searches, building candidate pipelines, and partnering with executives to fulfill hiring needs.
Business DevelopmentHuman ResourcesProduct Management
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle searches from kickoff to close, across Manager-level to VP-level roles
Partner with portfolio company executives and K1 deal partners in leading searches end to end across the portfolio including phone/video/onsite interviews, managing all communication/coordination with candidates, scheduling/travel, conducting references/back channels, formal assessments, closing candidates, etc
Build a pipeline of qualified candidates through direct sourcing, referrals, and inbound applicants
Proactively introduce prospective candidates to both internal and external stakeholders. Maintain a pulse on the current and future needs of our companies- serve as a talent partner in the enterprise software space
Support execution of search best practices: update emails, candidate tracking, and stakeholder communication
Display strong industry acumen, including knowledge of SaaS roles, org structures, and functional expertise
Actively engage in team culture through involvement in fun-event planning, team reporting, and other extracurriculars (K1 Summits)
Qualification
Required
0-4 years of recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth or SaaS environments
Demonstrated success in hiring for roles across multiple functions (Sales, CS, Marketing, Finance, HR, Product, etc.)
Proven ability to build and manage a high-volume candidate pipeline
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Experience with direct sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter or equivalent tools) and full-cycle recruiting
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple searches simultaneously
Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and professional integrity
A team-player mindset with a passion for building great organizations
Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Unlimited PTO, plus holidays
401(k) plans & profit sharing
Company and teamwide outings
Volunteer opportunities and intramural K1 sports teams
Electric vehicle stipend.
Company
K1
K1 is an information technology company that offers funding, business development, and technology strategy services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Franck Lefevre
CEO
Recent News
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