Hiring & People Manager (Founding Role)

About the Company

At Valur, we are on a mission to democratize tax strategies that have traditionally been reserved for billionaires. Similar to how Roman Health and Hims revolutionized access to healthcare, we are building the system to streamline complex tax planning tools — making them smart, simple, and accessible to everyone.

We started by simplifying the creation and management of irrevocable trusts, and today, we offer a full suite of solutions to address ordinary income, capital gains and estate taxes . Our proprietary platform delivers real-time tools and education, enabling individuals and their advisors to evaluate, select, and implement best-in-class tax mitigation strategies.

The proof is in the results: We quickly scaled to 7 figures of annual revenue and profitability with 15 team members, and we have partnerships with some of the top investment advisory firms in the business. Given that traction, we have raised money from a group of top early-stage investors, including Vibe Capital, Box Group, Canaan Partners, BasisSet, and notable angels. As demand accelerates, we are expanding our team to help more individuals preserve and grow their wealth.

Our Values:

• Customer Centricity: Our job is to be our customer’s best partner.
• Ownership: Everyone here is an owner. Our job is to identify problems and solve them.
• Growth: We’re never satisfied; we aim to be better every day.
• Urgency: We prioritize the highest-impact work and solve it now.

About This Role

We are hiring our founding HR Team member whose primary focus will be leading Recruiting & Hiring to fuel the next phase of our growth to 8 figures in annual revenue. Your primary mission will be to find, attract, and hire the next wave of exceptional talent as we scale our team.

As our first dedicated HR hire, your impact will extend far beyond recruiting. You will have the opportunity own the entire employee lifecycle—from designing world-class onboarding experiences to managing payroll, leading HR initiatives, and intentionally shaping our company culture. You’ll work in a close-knit team, collaborate directly with leadership, and ensure Valur remains an incredible place to work as we scale.

If you're interested, please send 1–3 paragraphs describing a time when you worked exceptionally hard to source and close a highly competitive candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing

• Write compelling, accurate job descriptions and manage postings to maximize qualified top-of-funnel volume.
• Build proactive candidate pipelines for technical, sales, and operational roles through outbound outreach, referrals, and job boards — not just inbound applicants.
• Track sourcing channel performance and double down on what converts.

Screening

• Conduct structured screens that assess skills, motivation, comp expectations, and remote-work fit — delivering only high-signal candidates to hiring managers.
• Define screening rubrics with hiring managers upfront so evaluation is consistent and fast.
• Maintain a clean, up-to-date ATS with fast candidate response times (no one waits more than 24 hours for an update).

Interviewing

• Design and run structured interview loops with clear criteria, trained interviewers, and calibrated scorecards for each role.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics to keep time-to-hire short and the candidate experience seamless.
• Run debriefs that drive fast, evidence-based hiring decisions and reduce bias.

Closing

• Own reference checks and the offer process end to end: comp benchmarking, offer construction, and delivering offers that sell.
• Anticipate and handle counteroffers and competing offers; keep candidates warm from offer to start date.
• Sell Valur's mission, trajectory, and remote culture throughout the process so closing starts at first touch.
• Create a well-run evaluation process

More broadly:

• Culture & Engagement: Act as a champion for Valur’s values, driving initiatives that foster a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive remote culture.
• Process Scaling: Build and refine our internal HR tech stack and establish clear people policies as the company grows.

Key Traits

• Talent Magnet: Natural connector with a track record of identifying great talent and pitching the startup vision to passive candidates.
• Startup Mentality: You are energized by fast-paced environments, thrive on ambiguity, and love building people processes from 0 to 1.
• People-First Mindset: Deep empathy for employee needs, balanced with the objectivity required to handle sensitive HR situations with care and discretion.
• Efficiency & Ownership: Proven ability to independently manage a heavy recruiting pipeline
• Passion for Growth: Eagerness to grow personally and professionally as part of an ambitious, mission-driven startup.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a generalist HR role.
• Background in a tech-forward environment — startup or major tech company experience is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to authentically represent Valur's mission and culture to candidates.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to play a critical role in a rapidly growing company and shape its foundational team.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Remote roles and lots of growth.
• Competitive salary + stock options.