Recruiting Manager

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.

As a Recruiting Manager at Inkitt, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our team during a period of rapid expansion. This player/coach position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a hyper-growth environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams. You will lead recruitment strategies while also directly engaging in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent.

What You’ll Do:

• Hands-On Recruiting: Actively participate in the recruitment process by sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates for key roles
• Process Improvement: Implement data-driven approaches to measure recruitment success and identify areas for improvement
• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and build a talent pipeline that supports our expansion plans
• Team Development: Provide guidance on best practices and innovative recruitment techniques
• Brand Ambassadorship: Enhance Inkitt’s employer brand by developing and executing initiatives that attract top talent
• Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and ensure alignment between recruitment efforts and departmental goals. Provide strategic input on role requirements and market trends

What You'll Bring:

• Proven track record in talent acquisition and technical recruitment on high-performing teams, ideally within startups and/or tech companies
• 6+ years of experience in high-growth startups as a senior-level recruiter; experience managing teams is a plus
• Strong sourcing and interviewing skills with a deep understanding of best practices in recruitment. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to hire across a wide range of roles, including technical, non-technical, and executive functions
• Solid knowledge of recruitment technology and tools, as well as a solid understanding of labor market trends and competitive compensation strategies
• Startup Hungry: You are proactive; able to thrive in a fast-paced evolving work environment
• Self starter that can deliver results with limited supervision and thrives in a fast paced environment; willing to roll up your sleeves to go above and beyond to make things successful
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional stakeholder to determine first-class solutions
• Committed to building an in-person work culture; you prefer an onsite or hybrid work model
• Location: San Francisco, CA

Who We Are Looking For:

• Autonomous
• Bring solutions instead of problems
• Data driven
• Quick to action
• A high functioning workaholic
• Looking for exponential career growth
• Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company

What We’ll Offer:

• 401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
• Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional coaching for everyone
• Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
• Unlimited access to our Galatea app and Galatea TV app.
• Unlimited budget for self-development books
• Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
• Free lunch in office everyday
• Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
• Dog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco