Founding Recruiter
GarageNew York City$110k – $150kPosted 21 February 2026
Tech Stack
Job Description
Founding Recruiting Lead at Garage (YC W24)About GarageGarage is a marketplace for specialized vehicles and equipment, starting with emergency vehicles. By automating every part of the transaction—including payments, freight, paperwork, warranty, and financing—we reduce what used to take months down to minutes. We're building the modern platform that powers commerce across America’s essential industries.We recently closed a $13.5M Series A ($18M in total funding) from Infinity Ventures, Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, FJ Labs, and other top investors. In less than a year, our team has already served customers in all 50 states – and we’re just getting started.The RoleAs Founding Recruiter, you will be the right hand to the CEO and CTO in building the team.In this role, you will:Own the full cycle of attracting top-tier talent to our team across functionsImplement analytics to track and optimize performance across the hiring funnelPartner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and build effective recruiting strategiesDevelop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds, building strong talent pipelines for future hiring needsChampion Garage’s mission and values in the talent market, positioning us an employer of choiceContinuously refine and enhance our recruitment processes, leveraging data-driven insights to improve efficiency and effectivenessWe’re looking for someone who:Loves the energy of a high-growth environment where every day looks a little differentYou have good judgement, high integrity, and a bias towards actionQualifications3+ years of experience recruiting at a startup, with a track record of progression and expanding scopeExceptional organization skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlinesStrong communication skillsSelf-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments, and proactively takes on tasksYou could work anywhere, so why Garage?We’ve grown revenue 10x in the last yearWe just raised our $13.5M Series A and are well capitalizedWe have a product loved by users– used daily to procure mission-critical equipment across the countryWe’re punching well above our weight– everyone joining at this stage will have outsized impactWe have a talent dense team operating in a high performance culture, in-person in NYCWe’re backed by world class investors including Y Combinator, Infinity Ventures, Initialized Capital, FJ Labs, and moreAs part of our close-knit team, you’ll be one of the first 20 employees to join alongside the founders. You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities and play a key role in our next stages of growth.More about GarageOur valuesGrowth oriented. We invest in people who grow as the company grows. We all should be constantly learningHumility. Everyone has a lot to give and a lot to learn. We believe in creating an environment where the best ideas win and acknowledging when we are wrongCustomer focused. We love our customers. Customer success is our successHack to success. We move fast and take big swings. We always aim for a solution that addresses 80% of the problem in 20% of the time. We make informed bets, launch quickly, and iterateWhat we offer:Competitive salary and stock optionsComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependentsEnjoy daily catered lunches at our New York City officeUnlimited paid time off every year$100 / month wellness stipendBi-annual team offsiteWe realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. We don’t expect you to check all the qualification boxes and encourage you to apply if you have experience in some of the areas.The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000 USD base + equity + benefits. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. An employee’s pay position within the wage range will be based on several factor ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
Apply Now
Direct link to company career page
More jobs at Garage
See all →More Express jobs
See all →Senior Product Designer - Post Purchase
Stubhub Inc · Los Angeles, California, United States
Senior Product Designer - Post Purchase
Stubhub Inc · New York, New York, United States
Banking Research - Associate Director (NY)
Kroll Bond Rating Agency · New York, New York
CMBS Surveillance - Analyst (PA)
Kroll Bond Rating Agency · Dresher, Pennsylvania