Executive Recruiter - SaaS & PE Talent Partner

K1 is seeking to expand our Recruiting team by hiring an Executive Recruiter to support talent acquisition across our active portfolio of 50+ software companies. This is a dynamic, high-visibility role ideal for someone who is passionate about recruiting, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to grow into an executive recruiter role within private equity recruiting. This is a great opportunity to break into private equity early in your career! The ideal candidate brings a strong personal drive, excellent communication skills, and a desire to build lasting relationships with senior talent across SaaS functions. You will have direct exposure to our internal investment team and portfolio company executives, and gain hands-on experience sourcing, closing, and supporting hiring efforts from manager-level to VP. At K1, our four core values—Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking individuals who not only meet the qualifications, but who also align with our values and team-first culture. Key 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)

Requirements:

• 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

Company and teamwide outings Volunteer opportunities and intramural K1 sports teams Electric vehicle stipend. About K1: K1 is one of the largest investors in small-cap AI-powered software. Dedicated to transforming lives and industries by building category leaders in technology, K1 has invested in over 275 companies since inception. Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the firm partners early with founders and management teams to build AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for enterprise clients globally. As of the date of this posting, K1 Operations LLC reasonably expects to pay $75,000-$85,000 plus a competitive bonus structure. What's your citizenship / employment eligibility? * LinkedIn Profile URL: * Why will you be successful in this role? * Why are you interested in recruiting as a career? * Please share your greatest accomplishment (academic, athletic, extracurricular, personal, etc.) * Please report your undergraduate GPA (cumulative). * Please report your High School GPA. * SAT/ACT Score (include section breakdown) * What High School did you attend? * What are your salary expectations? * Will you now or in the future require Visa sponsorship for employment? * Please list any leadership positions (team captain, club president, elected positions, etc.) * How did you hear about this position? * Did you attend any of the following campus recruiting events? Please select N/A if not applicable. * The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more . #J-18808-Ljbffr K1 Investment Management