We’re looking for a hungry and driven recruiter who wants to build their career as an operator.
This is a rare chance to join Probook at the ground floor and help us assemble one of the most talent-dense teams in New York City. You’ll work directly with the founders, own critical searches end-to-end, and learn what it takes to scale a company from zero to one.
The right person is genuinely passionate about recruiting as a craft. You want to master sourcing, candidate experience, and closing, while also learning how recruiting intersects with strategy, operations, and culture.
If you’re motivated by impact, growth, and the opportunity to become a true operator, this role will give you the platform to do it
What You’ll Do
Partner closely with our leadership team and recruiters to identify hiring priorities.
Build and maintain a world-class pipeline of engineers, product managers, and designers from top startups and companies.
Drive creative sourcing strategies: from outbound research to leveraging networks, events, and communities.
Develop a strong understanding of candidate motivations and startup dynamics to identify and attract the right people.
Provide a high-touch candidate experience from the very first outreach.
What We’re Looking For (Hard Requirements)
1–3 years of sourcing experience with a proven track record of recruiting for top early-stage startups.
Prior agency experience or direct startup experience in sourcing/recruiting.
Strong communication and research skills, with the ability to craft compelling outreach.
Highly organized, resourceful, and motivated by building in a fast-paced environment.
Grit - willing to work 9-9-5
Why Join Us?
Earliest stage, highest leverage: Every hire now defines Probook’s DNA. Recruiting is the most critical function at this phase.
Founder-level partnership: Work directly with the CEO and leadership team to design how we source, attract, and close top talent in NYC and beyond.
Not just filling roles: Build the engine for a world-class recruiting function — processes, sourcing campaigns, candidate experience, closing strategy.
Mastery of judgment: Learn to spot “.01% candidates” who can thrive in a high-intensity, zero-to-one environment.
Rare timing: ground floor and own one of the most impactful functions in our journey from 0 → 1.
Comp:
120-140K + Equity
1K monthly food and wellness stipend
Full Benefits (dental, health, vision)
Unlimited PTO
Office Perks: Hang board (for climbers), Office dog, snacks, coffee, espresso, team lunches and dinners.
Probook New York, New York, USA Office
New York, New York, United States, 10022
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