Job Description
Job Title: Recruiter – Portfolio Staffing Specialist Company: Initio Capital
Location: Remote (U.S. Preferred)
Compensation: Competitive base + performance-based commissions + equity options available
About Initio Capital Initio Capital is a founder-first venture platform that accelerates startups from ideation to scale. Through our venture studio, capital network, and operating infrastructure, we provide early-stage companies with access to $20M+ in funding tools, a 6,000+ investor community, vetted vendors, and strategic advisory across legal, GTM, hiring, and capital-raising functions.
We work with founders who are building again after past lessons—and we help them win faster.
About The Role We’re hiring a
Recruiter – Portfolio Staffing Specialist to play a critical role in supporting our startup founders with sourcing, screening, and scheduling talent across key functions (Sales, Operations, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and more).
This is a full-cycle recruiting role focused on volume, velocity, and precision across early- to mid-career hires. You will be working closely with Initio Capital's Operating Partners, portfolio founders, and internal talent systems to ensure fast and high-quality placements.
What You’ll Do - Source: Leverage platforms like LinkedIn, Workwolf, Serra, and our in-house database to proactively identify qualified candidates across technical and non-technical roles
- Screen: Conduct brief phone screens and assessments to evaluate fit, experience, and candidate intent
- Schedule: Manage interview coordination between founders and candidates, ensuring a seamless experience
- Collaborate: Partner with Hiring Managers and Operating Partners across multiple startups to understand role requirements, ICPs, and timeline expectations
- Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate records and real-time visibility within our ATS and Slack ecosystem
- Candidate Experience: Act as a brand ambassador for Initio and our portfolio companies, ensuring top-tier candidate communication and professionalism
Who You Are - 2+ years of experience in recruiting or staffing (in-house or agency)
- Exceptional communicator with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable managing multiple requisitions across fast-paced environments
- Experience sourcing candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and recruiting platforms
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with ATS tools (e.g., Workwolf, Serra, Paraform, Greenhouse)
- Passionate about startups, venture ecosystems, and supporting founders
- Bonus: Prior experience staffing for VC-backed startups or in a talent network
Why Join Initio Capital?- Work across dozens of innovative startups and venture-backed teams
- Access to exclusive tools, platforms, and a high-impact founder ecosystem
- Growth opportunities across multiple functional verticals (Talent Ops, Partner Management, Venture Studio)
- Flexible and remote-first work environment with access to global teams
- Be part of building the future of how startups scale from day one
Job Tags
Remote work, Flexible hours,