Recruiter

About Firsthand

Firsthand has built the first AI-powered Brand Agent platform, transforming the way marketers and publishers engage consumers through their own AI agents, anywhere online.

While most AI applications in marketing and advertising focus on back-office automation, the Firsthand Brand Agent Platform™ powers front-line consumer engagement. Operating across both owned properties and paid media, Firsthand's Brand Agents make a company’s expertise accessible in real time, adapting to consumers’ interests and guiding them towards the information they need to take action. Central to the platform is Lakebed™, the company’s AI-first data and knowledge rights management system that ensures brands retain full ownership and control of their expertise.

Firsthand is led by Jon Heller, Michael Rubenstein, and Wei Wei, whose previous ventures helped build the foundations of modern digital advertising. Backed by Radical Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Aperiam Ventures, and Crossbeam Venture Partners, Firsthand is shaping the future of AI-driven consumer engagement.

Firsthand is headquartered in NYC, with team members working together in-office three days a week.

The Role

Firsthand is looking to hire a Recruiting Manager who will be the first person candidates speak with during their Firsthand experience.  As the first recruiting hire, you will not only be responsible for full cycle recruiting but you will play a pivotal role in recruiting tool selections, process design and candidate experience.  This role requires experience with both technical and business candidates with the ability to create and manage new processes for a growing company.  The ideal candidate will be located in the New York metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage sourcing and recruiting efforts for both technical and business roles, focusing on identifying and engaging top-tier talent aligned with Firsthand’s values

• Build, support, and refine recruiting processes and tools, developing and maintaining best practices

• Partner with hiring managers on strategy and execution while refining searches 

• Immerse yourself with Firsthand’s culture and champion our values throughout the hiring process

• Leverage both traditional and emerging channels to enhance the diversity of candidate pools

• Stay aware of industry trends and developments to attract talent from the best organizations

• Close candidates that will be fundamental to Firsthand’s growth and success

• Report on key recruiting metrics and provide data-driven and actionable insights

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong track record in technical recruitment within high-growth environments

• Prior experience recruiting across a breadth of roles simultaneously as business needs change

• Proficient with modern recruiting tools including Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and additional recruiting tools needed to scale an early-stage, high growth company

• Outstanding communicator who can navigate complex stakeholder relationships

• A passion for building exceptional teams and interest within the AI and advertising landscapes

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with a high level of autonomy and accountability

How to Apply

If you are ready to embark on an exhilarating journey at the forefront of AI, seize this incredible opportunity and apply here. We eagerly anticipate hearing from you!

Note: Compensation and equity will be market-competitive for well-capitalized, early stage startups and will be discussed during the interview process.