Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Manager

Who We Are

Popl is defining a new category we call In-Person Go-To-Market. We help revenue teams turn real-world interactions — trade shows, conferences, field events, and meetings — into measurable pipeline and revenue. Our AI-native platform powers event lead capture, enrichment, and real-time CRM sync, transforming every badge scan into a high-quality, actionable lead.

In a world where digital channels are saturated, we're building the infrastructure that makes in-person GTM measurable, scalable, and revenue-driving. Our mission is simple: help companies around the world turn in-person events into a measurable & scalable growth channel.

About the Role

As our first Talent Acquisition Recruiter, you will own the full lifecycle recruitment process, helping us attract, engage, and hire top-tier talent across engineering, product, sales, customer success and operations. You’ll be instrumental in defining our employer brand, building scalable recruiting processes, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting from role intake through offer, start date, and onboarding coordination
• Partner closely with hiring managers to conduct new role intakes, align on requirements, and advise on hiring strategy
• Manage and optimize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate data, efficient workflows, and strong reporting
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process, from application to start date, including all interview scheduling and communication
• Partner with external recruiters and hiring partners as needed, overseeing intake, execution, and performance
• Develop and continuously improve candidate assessment strategies, including interview frameworks, take-home assignments, and exercises that better evaluate skills and role fit
• Elevate the overall candidate experience by creating clear, thoughtful, and engaging processes and touchpoints
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs
• Establish and document recruiting processes, best practices, and metrics to support scale
• Track recruiting analytics and share insights to improve hiring efficiency and quality
• Represent Popl’s culture, values, and employer brand to candidates and the broader talent community

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in tech startups or high-growth environments.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment independently.
• Strong sourcing skills using platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, AngelList, or similar.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and build processes from scratch.
• Passion for creating a positive candidate experience and employer brand.

Nice to Haves

• Experience hiring across engineering, product, and operations roles.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or experience implementing one.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a rocket-ship startup redefining how professionals connect and grow

• Work closely with experienced leaders 

• Make a measurable impact in a role critical to our long-term success.

• Full insurance & benefits + 401K for all employees

• Free $150/month wellness credit

• Competitive salary

• Meaningful equity

• Unlimited PTO

• Fully remote

• Constant daily learning