Who you are

• We’re looking for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, moves with urgency, and brings a no-task-too-small mindset to building durable systems from the ground up
• Significant experience recruiting for GTM roles in high-growth environments, with a proven record of impact
• Deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including creative sourcing and closing complex offers
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence through trust, transparency, and insight
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists yet
• A hands-on, self-starter mindset with a willingness to do whatever the moment requires
• Clear, thoughtful, and precise communication skills

What the job involves

• Our Sales and Customer Experience teams sit at the center of our mission—serving as the bridge between our product and the founders we support. We’re looking for a Senior Recruiter who knows how to translate ambitious business goals into thoughtful, high-impact hiring
• This role is critical to Mercury’s growth this year. As the primary hiring partner for leaders across Sales, Partnerships, and Revenue Operations, you’ll help scale our GTM organization during a formative stage
• While this role does not involve direct people management, you’ll operate as a leader on the recruiting team by mentoring others and setting the bar for excellence
• Serve as a trusted hiring partner to Sales and CX leadership, advising on role design, hiring strategy, and execution for critical initiatives
• Own full-cycle recruiting for high-impact GTM roles, from sourcing through close, with a focus on candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments
• Influence and align senior, opinionated stakeholders through data, judgment, and clear communication
• Mentor and support members of the recruiting team, sharing best practices and helping manage high-volume pipelines
• Continuously improve recruiting efficiency by refining processes, tools, and candidate experience without compromising quality
• Represent Mercury to top-tier candidates, clearly articulating our mission, culture, and the opportunity to help build a sales organization in its early stages
• Maintain a strong bias toward results, bringing resilience and creativity to niche searches and urgent hires

Benefits

• Health, dental, & vision
• 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
• $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
• Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
• Annual $1K learning & development budget
• Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
• Weekly $100 food budget
• Monthly $100 wellness budget
• Monthly $50 cellphone reimbursement
• Pet-friendly offices with free tea and beverages, plus lunch and snacks
• Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
• Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401K/RRSP)
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility