Who We Are

In today's economy, an increasing number of workers are choosing to freelance. By 2027, half the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. Yet there is no system of record for this vast self-employed community and the legions of businesses that increasingly rely on it. A new paradigm is needed to accommodate the future of work that is suddenly no longer in the future. That is what Wingspan is building.

Wingspan is the first payroll platform designed specifically for independent contractors and their businesses. We make onboarding, payments, and compliance easy for flexible workforces of all sizes. Whether you're a one-person business or a large enterprise, Wingspan has you covered.

We're a Series A startup based in NYC with backing from some of the best VCs and operators around, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the CEOs and founders of Warby Parker, Harry's, Allbirds, Invision, and Flatiron Health.

Now we're hiring for you: an ambitious leader ready to help build, design, and support enterprise-grade software scaled to millions of individuals.

Are you ready to be part of a team redefining the future of work?Apply now!

Who we're looking for:

Wingspan is looking for a Recruiting Lead to help lay the foundations for repeatable and consistent People growth. You should be driven, adaptable to change and creative as you help us test out new ideas and find what works in the pursuit of building the best team possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in building an organization and culture from the bottom up, and taking our Recruiting function to the next level!

What you'll do:

• Develop Wingspan's hiring philosophies and strategies in tandem with Leadership
• Manage full-cycle recruiting processes ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience
• Lead and develop a team of recruiters with a focus on skill development and coaching
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and deeply understand the requirements for all hires and their impact on the company
• Negotiate offers by partnering with hiring manager and any relevant stakeholders
• Lead by example through following, setting, and sharing recruiting best practices
• Compile, analyze, and capture insights from data to support business decisions
• Drive diversity recruiting strategy and impact results in support of broader teams
• Be attuned to the external talent landscape to understand current trends in technology; use this knowledge to be responsive and drive creative approaches and solutions to our recruiting activities

What experience is required?

• 6+ years of experience as a top-performing recruiter at high-growth companies
• Consistent track record of identifying, engaging and closing top talent
• Experience scalable hiring processes that delight internal stakeholders and candidates
• Deep stakeholder empathy and unrivaled communication skills
• Full cycle recruiting skills, from sourcing to close
• Enterprise sales and GTM hiring experience preferred

Compensation

• The cash compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000.
• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications. In addition to cash compensation, all employees receive an equity compensation package.

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited vacation
• Competitive stock option package
• $300 one-time WFH stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k program (no matching at this time)
• Top of the line 14" Macbook Pro
• Travel stipend for team off-sites

**We appreciate candidates who are open and honest about what they're looking for so we can ensure it's a fit on both sides.**