The RoleWe're hiring a Senior Recruiter to run full-cycle searches at a critical stage of Valence's growth. You'll report to the Director of Talent Acquisition and carry a portfolio of roles across GTM and technical teams.
You'll work closely with hiring managers to scope roles, build pipelines and run interview processes that lead to strong hires. This role suits someone who loves the craft of recruiting, moves fast, and wants a lot of ownership over their searches.
What You'll Do- Own full-cycle recruiting for a portfolio of GTM (Sales, CS, Marketing) and technical roles, from intake through close
- Run intake with hiring managers to define role scope, level and what success looks like
- Build pipelines through proactive sourcing, referrals and network mapping, with a focus on reaching top-quartile talent
- Run structured interview processes and keep interviewers prepared and aligned on what they're assessing
- Manage offers and closing, working with the hiring team on compensation and candidate concerns
- Give candidates a high-touch, honest experience, whatever the outcome
- Track your funnel (conversion, source quality, time-to-hire) and use it to keep searches on pace
- Share what you're seeing in the market on talent, comp and competitors with hiring managers and the TA team
- Keep Ashby clean and up to date so it stays our source of truth
- Try AI sourcing and screening tools in your workflow and share what works with the team
What We're Looking For- 5+ years of full-cycle, in-house recruiting experience in high-growth B2B SaaS or AI companies, across GTM hiring and ideally some technical hiring
- A track record of closing strong candidates in competitive markets through your own sourcing
- Strong sourcing instincts and an active network; you don't wait on inbound
- Comfort working autonomously in a fast-moving environment with several searches at once
- Confidence partnering with hiring managers, including giving candid input on candidates and process
- Data fluency: you know your funnel and use it to make decisions
- Genuine curiosity about AI and how it can improve recruiting
- Experience with Ashby or a comparable ATS
Nice to have- Hands-on use of AI sourcing, screening or ops tools day to day
- Hiring for the "consulting / professional services tech" profile, or recruiting in NYC's AI/tech market
- Startup experience as one of the first recruiters
- Exposure to employer brand or recruiting events
What you'll getOwnership & Rapid Growth
- Outsized missions from day one, with direct responsibility for company-defining projects
- Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decision-making
- Influence on direction through real-time customer feedback and market insights
AI-First Operator
- Work directly with cutting-edge AI models and next-generation platforms
- Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries
- Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale
Compensation
- Competitive salary including base + bonuses
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) from day one
- Generous PTO, company-wide R&R shutdowns, and paid parental leave
- Retirement plan support for US and global employees
Equity
- Meaningful ownership in a venture-backed company at a growth inflection point
- Financial upside that comes from scaling fast
- Top-up grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance - your compensation grows alongside your impact
Top-Performing Culture
- A culture built for top talent: intensity to win, growth without limits, and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together
Learn more about us and meet our team hereValence takes candidate fraud seriously. We verify identity, LinkedIn profiles, employment history, and references; any misrepresentation during the hiring process is grounds for withdrawing an offer or ending employment. All offers are contingent on successful completion of these checks.
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