Recruiter

About this role

ABOUT MIDDESK:

Middesk makes it easier for businesses to work together. Since 2018, we’ve been transforming business identity verification, replacing slow, manual processes with seamless access to complete, up-to-date data. Our platform helps companies across industries confidently verify business identities, onboard customers faster, and reduce risk at every stage of the customer lifecycle.

Middesk came out of Y Combinator, is backed by Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners, and was recently named to Forbes Fintech 50 List.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Middesk is looking for a tenacious and versatile full-cycle Recruiter to help shape our future. We’re building the business identity platform that accelerates the economy. Your role is to accelerate our growth by building exceptional teams.

You're a generalist who digs into the why behind a hiring plan, and who's comfortable moving across functions, from engineering to go-to-market. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers and their teams, acting as a trusted advisor to translate a business need into a full candidate pipeline - and ultimately to new hires who raise the bar for those around them.

Middesk has offices in SF and NYC. This is a hybrid role requiring 2+ days per week in our SF office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Own the full recruiting lifecycle - sourcing, qualifying, and closing - across multiple concurrent searches spanning technical and go-to-market roles

- Partner with hiring managers to define what great looks like, build structured interview processes, and sharpen how we position Middesk in a competitive talent market

- Ensure a consistent, fair, and engaging candidate experience that demonstrates our values and why Middesk a great place to work

- Help evolve our recruiting systems, tooling, and process as we scale

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

- 3+ years of in-house recruiting experience, preferably with exposure to both technical and business roles

- Curiosity and the ability to quickly learn and credibly recruit new profiles of talent

- High ownership and the drive to succeed in an ambitious, fast-paced environment

- Communication and collaboration skills to earn trust with both hiring teams and candidates

- Proactive use of the AI-enabled recruiting tech stack, with a focus on continuous improvement

- Team-first mindset and a positive attitude; no task is too big or too small