Contract Recruiter

Trellis AI is looking for a Contract Recruiter to help scale recruiting quickly through a contract-to-hire path. This onsite role in San Francisco, CA gives you the opportunity to own a high-volume pipeline, work directly with hiring teams, and transition into a full-time role as the company grows.

You will report to Matt Halper (Head of Talent) and aim to be in seat within one to two weeks. The recruiting work is hands-on and candidate-facing, including high-volume screens and clear coordination across engineering, deployments, and go-to-market teams. Trellis AI also notes that there are no AI screeners, so candidates will speak with you directly.

What you will do

• Lead first-round conversations for a high volume of candidates, assess fit, and communicate the opportunity clearly
• Source and engage candidates using LinkedIn, referrals, and Trellis AI’s networks
• Manage candidate progress in Ashby, keeping the pipeline moving with fast, consistent communication
• Calibrate on what “great” looks like and share pipeline data and market feedback with stakeholders
• Schedule interview loops and ensure each candidate has a strong experience throughout the process
• Coordinate across roles spanning Forward Deployed Engineering, Software Engineering, Security, Deployments, Sales, and Operations

What you bring

• 3+ years of full-cycle or agency recruiting experience, ideally at a high-growth startup
• Experience recruiting for both technical and go-to-market roles
• Ability to run high-volume screens each week
• Experience with Ashby or a similar ATS
• Availability to start within one to two weeks
• Based in San Francisco or able to work from the SF office (strong preference)

Role details

• Location: San Francisco, CA (onsite)
• Job type: Contract-to-hire
• Compensation: USD 71 to 82 per hour
• Systems and tools: LinkedIn, Ashby
• Teams supported: engineering, deployments, and go-to-market hiring