Founding Lead Recruiter
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Role Summary
Join Cleara as a Founding Lead Recruiter to build an end-to-end recruiting function at an early-stage robotics company focused on renewable energy.
About the Organisation
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-moving, mission-driven robotics company at the ground floor of its people function. As the Founding Lead Recruiter, you'll build the talent and recruiting operation entirely from scratch, own the full candidate lifecycle, and play a direct role in shaping a passionate team working to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy. You'll have meaningful equity and a high-impact seat at the table from day one.
The company develops large-scale robotic systems that automate the most labor-intensive tasks in solar farm construction — a sector experiencing explosive growth and a critical need for the kind of speed and scale only automation can deliver.
Key Responsibilities
- Build the talent function and recruiting processes from the ground up, including workflows, tooling, and metrics
- Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing
- Partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to define roles, hiring strategies, and timelines
- Deliver a standout candidate experience from first touch through offer acceptance
- Lead and continuously improve the new-hire onboarding experience
- Own employer branding initiatives to attract and close top-tier engineering and technical talent
- Scale the recruiting function over time, including hiring, mentoring, and developing additional recruiters
- Track and report on recruiting metrics to drive data-informed decisions
Minimum Requirements
- Recruiting experience or domain knowledge in robotics, hardware engineering, renewable energy, or the climate/solar industry
- Background hiring from companies in the robotics or automation space
Working Conditions
This role is fully on-site in San Leandro, California. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. Visa sponsorship is not offered.
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- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Significant equity compensation reflecting your foundational impact on the company
- Opportunity for outsized learning, growth, and ownership in a high-velocity environment
Eligibility Criteria
Only applicants authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship are eligible.
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