About kala
Helping US-based startups and SMBs build stronger teams by finding no more, no less than the right people remotely for tech, product, and digital/marketing roles worldwide.
About our client
Our client is building software that modernizes one of the most complex and outdated parts of global trade: importing goods into the United States, and is working with both the private sector as well as the Department of Homeland Security to redefine how $4 Trillion of physical goods enter US commerce over the next decade.
Today, importers and customs brokers must navigate tariffs, changing regulations, multiple government agencies, and large amounts of manual work. Their platform helps automate this process using software and AI, reducing research time, improving compliance, and helping companies move goods faster with fewer errors.
The team has already built a well-funded foundation with an experienced group of engineers, a working product, and growing customer traction. They are focused on fundamentally changing how experts through untrained small- and medium-sized businesses interact with the Federal Government to encourage more commerce, while under unprecedented levels of scrutiny.
👀About the role
The Recruiter will play a key role in the company’s expansion. With recently signed significant contracts, it’s time to scale and bring in more leadership professionals, and different operators to continue the team success.
👉 Responsibilities
- Scale the team by attracting and hiring top senior talent across Business Development, Revenue, Business Analysis, and Engineering.
- Own the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, interviewing, evaluating candidates, and coordinating hiring decisions with leadership.
- Partner with the founders to define role requirements and align hiring with the company’s growth roadmap.
- Prepare and extend offer letters and employment agreements, supporting candidates through the closing process.
- Conduct market research on compensation, talent availability, and hiring trends to inform the hiring roadmap.
- Contribute to the development and structure of the company’s People/HR practices as the team grows.
- Manage hiring processes across multiple locations, including US-based employees and international contractors.
👉 Requirements
- Proven experience recruiting senior leadership (Director, VP, Head of, or C-level roles).
- Experience recruiting within high-growth or early-stage environments (startup or 0-1 team building).
- Strong sourcing and candidate assessment skills, with the ability to attract high-caliber talent.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Highly proactive and goal-oriented.
🌍 Work setup
This is an onsite role based in New York City. Candidates outside NYC may work in a hybrid arrangement with two pre-scheduled office visits per month, with travel expenses covered.
🍿About the process
- Intro call with the kala team 💜 (30 min) – Overview of the company and role, and a chance to learn more about your background and expectations.
- First interview with the team (45 min, remote) – Deeper conversation about your experience, the company, and role.
- Final round with the team (60 min, remote) – Final discussions, clarifications, last details.
- Offer 🤝
💜Compensation & Benefits
Salary between $110K and $130K, and the opportunity to join an early-stage startup where your work will have real impact on the product and the industry. W-2 employment, PTO, 100% Healthcare reimbursement and offices in NYC.
🤚 Why Join
This is an opportunity to help modernize one of the most complex and outdated industries in global trade. As the company’s first Recruiter, you will lead hiring during a critical phase of growth and help shape the team that is building the future of trade compliance. They are fundamentally transforming how companies navigate global trade. The founders are respected experts in the space, and the company is well-funded and rapidly expanding across both the private and public sectors nationwide.
