Job Overview
Location
Indiana, USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
February 16, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • Join Perfect Venue as our Founding Recruiter and be at the forefront of building the team that will shape the future of event management technology. In this pivotal role, you will own the entire recruitment lifecycle, from identifying and attracting exceptional talent to fostering a positive and inclusive company culture. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as one of our earliest hires, defining and scaling our people operations and employer brand.
- • Perfect Venue is revolutionizing the private events and catering industry. We empower local restaurants and event spaces with an affordable, user-friendly event management tool, enabling them to compete effectively with larger chains. This is just the beginning; our vision extends to creating a comprehensive marketplace for all event services, including DJs, florists, and more. As we grow, our team is the most critical component, and you will be instrumental in assembling that team.
- • As the Founding Recruiter, your primary responsibility will be to attract and recruit world-class talent across all functional areas of the company. This is a fully outbound role, requiring you to proactively identify, engage, and nurture potential candidates through a variety of creative and effective sourcing strategies. You will be the architect of our talent pipelines, ensuring a consistent flow of high-caliber individuals ready to join our mission.
- • You will be the guardian of the candidate experience, ensuring that every interaction a candidate has with Perfect Venue is positive, professional, and reflective of our company values and high standards. This includes crafting compelling outreach messages, managing the interview process with transparency and efficiency, and providing timely feedback. Your efforts will directly contribute to our reputation as an employer of choice.
- • A key aspect of this role is building and promoting our employer brand. You will develop and execute strategies to showcase Perfect Venue as an exciting and rewarding place to work. This will involve leveraging social media channels, participating in industry events, creating engaging content, and working with leadership to articulate our unique value proposition to potential hires.
- • You will act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and leadership. This involves collaborating closely to understand their hiring needs, accurately scope roles, develop compelling job descriptions, and guide them through best practices in interviewing and selection. Your insights will be crucial in ensuring that our hiring efforts are strategically aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth plans.
- • Continuous improvement of our hiring operations will be a core focus. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance our interview processes, evaluate and implement new recruiting tools, maintain clear and effective documentation, and develop key recruiting analytics to track progress and inform future strategies. Your innovative approach will help us scale efficiently and effectively.
- • Beyond recruitment, you will contribute significantly to building and nurturing our company culture. As we scale, it’s essential to do so with intention and care. You will play a role in ensuring that our growth is aligned with our core values, helping to create an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing environment. This might involve contributing to culture-building initiatives and ensuring new hires are integrated smoothly.
- • You will also provide support for broader HR processes. This includes assisting with onboarding new employees to ensure a seamless transition, contributing to performance review cycles, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and potentially assisting with spend tracking related to recruitment and HR functions. This hybrid approach will give you a holistic view of the employee lifecycle.
- • This role offers the chance to be a foundational member of our people team, with the autonomy to shape processes and make a lasting impact. You will work closely with a passionate and dedicated team, have direct access to leadership, and be part of a company poised for significant growth. If you are a driven, strategic, and innovative recruiting professional excited by the prospect of building something special from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment, we encourage you to apply.
🎯 Requirements
- • 3+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally within high-growth startups or reputable recruiting agencies.
- • Proven track record of successfully filling high-impact roles across a diverse range of departments (e.g., engineering, sales, marketing, operations).
- • Deep understanding of full-cycle recruiting methodologies and advanced sourcing strategies, with a strong emphasis on outbound recruitment.
- • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership.
- • Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting technologies (e.g., Ashby, Greenhouse, Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter).
- • A genuine passion for company culture, people development, and building inclusive teams.
- • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects forward proactively in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive compensation package including meaningful equity options that offer significant upside potential.
- • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, with premiums paid for employees and cost-sharing options for dependents.
- • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy designed to support work-life balance and encourage employees to recharge.
- • 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your long-term financial future.
- • Complimentary One Medical membership for you and your family, providing convenient and high-quality healthcare access.
- • Opportunity for significant impact and direct collaboration with senior leadership, including the CEO, in a rapidly growing startup environment.
Skills & Technologies
Design
Remote
About Perfect Venue
Perfect Venue is a comprehensive platform designed to simplify the process of finding and booking event venues. It offers a curated selection of spaces suitable for a wide range of events, from corporate gatherings and weddings to parties and conferences. Users can browse detailed venue profiles, view high-quality photos, check availability, and request quotes directly through the platform. Perfect Venue also provides tools and resources to assist event planners in making informed decisions, aiming to streamline the entire venue search and booking experience. The service caters to both individuals and professional event organizers seeking the ideal location for their special occasions.
