ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Ops Recruiter at Mercor, you’ll own full-cycle hiring for critical roles across a variety of organizations, with a particular focus on our Delivery org. You will partner directly with General Managers and Account Leads to find high performing operators that will partner directly with the leading AI Labs in the world, playing an instrumental role in scaling one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. This is a true 0→1 motion, with an opportunity to lay the foundation for the future of recruiting at Mercor.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Own full-cycle recruiting (sourcing → close) across a variety of organizations (such as marketing, finance, people ops, with a prominent focus on operations)
Partner with b to map out needs and implement continual process improvements
Build top-of-funnel using creative outbound, talent intelligence, and Mercor’s own product (structured screens, automated work samples, and calibrated rubrics)
Coach hiring managers and interviewers on structured interviewing, leveling, and decision hygiene
Operationalize hiring systems: track and optimize key funnel metrics (pass-through rates, time-in-stage, source yield)
Champion speed and quality: drive SLAs for same-day debriefs, fast offers, and strong candidate experience
Build brand: campaigns, referrals, and events that attract top engineers and operators
Represent Mercor externally, you’ll be a face of the brand for an exceptionally competitive talent market
Collaborate on dashboards, metrics, and process automation within Ashby and other recruiting systems
Refinement of technical recruiting motion as the Ops org shifts to hire more frequently from technical backgrounds
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience with full-cycle recruiting across IC and leadership roles
Proven ability to build and scale hiring systems, identify key metrics, and make data-driven decisions
High quality, outcome-oriented approach; Mercor is in hypergrowth, and hiring is viewed as a key strategic driver of that growth
Strong communication skills; able to work efficiently with General Managers, Account Leads, and internal leadership
Familiarity with a range of roles, emphasis on GTM, Strategy, Operations, ideally with some mastery of technical roles such as SWEs or FDEs
Confident representing the Mercor brand to top candidates
Familiarity with Ashby or ability to quickly adopt new tools and systems
NICE TO HAVES
Experience as a founding recruiter or early-stage startup builder
Interest in the human data / AGI space
Technical recruiting expertise - Mercor's business is trending in an increasingly technical perspective over time, and we are hiring a greater percentage of technical professionals into client facing operator roles
IDEAL QUALITIES
Agility / Adaptability - ability to move fast, pivot with business shifts, and maintain best-in-class outcomes
Operational Rigor - ability to bring order to an unstructured environment
Growth Mindset - You don’t need to be an expert on AI, but you do need to have a strong desire to learn and continue learning in a rapidly evolving, frontier industry
Commitment to the Outcome - Ownership mentality; will hold themselves accountable to an extremely high standard of work
Love for the Craft - we are building a zero to one motion; this hire will bring a low ego attitude to the table with a genuine love for building a best-in-class talent acquisition motion
BENEFITS
$15K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)
$10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
$1.5K monthly stipend for meals
Free Equinox membership
$200 monthly laundry reimbursement
$200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Mercor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Mercor does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by California or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or local laws and ordinances. Further, Mercor prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any combination of protected characteristics. This Policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. This Policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any legally protected status.
