Russell Tobin · 13 hours ago
Founding Recruiter
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expRussell Tobin is a VC backed AI powered platform focused on automating and streamlining critical workflows in healthcare. As a founding recruiter, you will establish the talent acquisition function and partner with leadership to create a strategic hiring plan, focusing on attracting top-tier technical talent for their AI-driven solutions.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesLegalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Hannah Brown
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with their growth objectives and mission
Maintain our recruiting infrastructure, including Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other necessary tools
Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for all roles (technical, business, etc.), from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and closing
Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions
Proactively source passive candidates using diverse methods and channels, building robust talent pipelines for current and future needs
Champion and cultivate an exceptional candidate experience
Develop and promote their brand to attract high-caliber candidates
Establish key recruitment metrics and reporting cadences to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and inform strategy
Stay abreast of market trends, competitive landscape, and best practices in talent acquisition, particularly within the AI, tech, and healthcare sectors
Manage recruitment budget and vendor relationships effectively
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven experience in full-cycle recruiting, with significant experience hiring for technical roles (e.g., AI/ML engineers, software engineers, data scientists)
Demonstrated ability to build and scale a recruiting function, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment
Experience designing and implementing recruiting processes, strategies, and systems (including ATS selection/implementation)
Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach – you're comfortable both planning and doing
Excellent sourcing skills with a track record of finding and engaging passive talent
The ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, build structure where none exists, and deliver results quickly
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex hiring processes simultaneously
Resilience, resourcefulness, and creative problem-solving abilities to overcome recruitment challenges
Strong business acumen and the ability to understand how talent acquisition drives company success
Outstanding emotional intelligence, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Experience partnering with and influencing senior leadership and hiring managers
A genuine interest in the medical field and a passion for improving healthcare through technology
Preferred
Experience recruiting specifically within HealthTech industry
Prior experience as the first recruiting hire in a startup
Experience building and implementing employer branding initiatives
Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to improve recruiting outcomes
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Team dinners and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
Growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative tech startup
Ongoing professional development and access to cutting-edge AI and healthcare tools
Wellness & learning stipends so you can invest in both your health and personal growth
Lively in-person (required 5 days per week) work culture at our headquarters in downtown San Francisco
Company
Russell Tobin
Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Woronowich, JD
Vice President - Search, Staffing & Embedded Partnerships
Ashley Steger
Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations- Embedded Partnerships
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