Talent Operator

About the role

Talent Operators are the engines of our marketplace. You will run full-cycle recruiting for our partners while actively stress-testing Contrario's internal AI and tooling. You'll be on the front lines, mastering the recruiting landscape before transitioning into broader operational or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Master the Funnel: Source, screen, and manage candidates across multiple high-growth startup pipelines.
• Product Feedback Loop: Be the primary 'power user' of Contrario’s AI features, providing direct feedback to our engineering team to help shape the product.
• Relationship Management: Act as a bridge between candidates and the companies we serve.
• Build the Playbook: Help us refine our internal operations and recruiting systems as we scale from 200 to 1,000+ customers.

Requirements

• 0-2 years in operations, recruiting, or other high-signal backgrounds (consulting, IB, etc.)
• High agency and output-driven execution
• Comfortable managing high-volume, fast-moving workloads
• Low ego and highly coachable

Qualifications

• Based in or relocating to San Francisco

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with sourcing, screening, and managing candidates
• Understanding of high-growth startup ecosystems

Benefits

• Earnings-based compensation is directly tied to revenue generated off of successful placements.
• Base salary range: $80k–$110k, with total comp (OTE) ranging from ~$140k-$170k+
• Uncapped earnings

Pay

• Base salary range: $80k–$110k, with total comp (OTE) ranging from ~$140k-$170k+
• Earnings are uncapped

Schedule

• Initial Screen (20–30 min) with Will, Chief of Staff
• Take-Home Sourcing Exercise (2–3 hours, skippable)
• Team Panel Interviews
• On-Site / Working Session (1-2 days)