Founding Recruiter

Founding Recruiter ( In-House ) Location: San Francisco (in-person, in-office, full-time ONLY) Compensation: $150K-$200K base + $25K-$50K cash bonus + top of market equity About Virio Virio is building the next-generation B2B GTM stack. Backed by investors and operators from LinkedIn, YouTube, HubSpot, Rippling, and Google, we help the fastest-growing B2B companies go to market through executive-led content that drives revenue. We are now looking for a Founding Recruiter to own recruiting end to end and help build a world‑class team. What You’ll Do Own full-cycle recruiting across Content, GTM, Sales, Marketing, and Operations Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role scope and hiring bar Proactively source high-quality candidates through outbound, referrals, LinkedIn, and creative channels Run first-round screens focused on culture, drive, and early-stage fit Design and iterate on hiring processes including interviews, take-homes, and in-person trials Maintain a tight, organized hiring pipeline with clear ownership and follow-through Act as a steward of Virio’s culture throughout the hiring process Build recruiting playbooks, scorecards, and systems that scale Move fast while maintaining a high bar for candidate quality and experience What Makes You a Great Fit Startup recruiting experience – Experience recruiting for startups or high-growth companies Ambiguous role hiring comfort – Comfortable hiring for senior, undefined, or first-of-their-kind roles Talent judgment beyond resumes – Strong instinct for evaluating candidates beyond titles and credentials Operational rigor & proactivity – Highly organized, proactive, and relentless about follow-through Clear, direct communication – Communicates transparently and effectively with candidates and internal teams Team & culture builder mindset – Strong interest in building teams and shaping company culture High-intensity environment comfort – Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-expectation environments Traits That Thrive at Virio High agency & self-direction – Takes initiative and acts without waiting for permission Zero-to-one comfort – Energized by ambiguity and building from scratch Outcome accountability – Takes ownership of hiring velocity and candidate quality Thoughtful, honest communication – Direct and candid in all candidate interactions Low ego & team ownership – Deeply invested in team quality with high ownership and humility Benefits Work directly with the CEO Competitive total compensation aligned to impact and ownership Meaningful equity upside as part of the founding team, core to the operating philosophy for Virio 100 percent paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan Monthly wellness and meals stipend ($1k) Relocation support for San Francisco Company-wide annual off‑sites High ownership, high trust, and fast career progression alongside world‑class client partners In-person culture with deep collaboration and shared standards This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. We do not offer hybrid or remote positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr