Recruiter

About Us :
Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy, comprising almost half of the GDP and the private workforce. Yet, big banks don’t provide the access, assistance and modern tools that owners need to successfully grow their business.

We started Novo to challenge the status quo—we’re on a mission to increase the GDP of the modern entrepreneur by creating the go-to banking platform for small businesses (SMBs). Novo is flipping the script of the banking world, and we’re excited to lead the small business banking revolution.

At Novo, we’re here to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and SMBs achieve their financial goals by empowering them with an operating system that makes business banking as easy as iOS. We developed modern bank accounts and tools to help to save time and increase cash flow. Our unique product integrations enable easy access to tracking payments, transferring money internationally, managing business transactions and more. We’ve made a big impact in a short amount of time, helping thousands of organizations access powerfully simple business banking.

Why Novo?

• Novo is a rapidly growing series B fintech startup with a mission-driven team that’s passionate about helping every small business in America

• Positive, inclusive, supportive culture cheering you on your journey

• We work with very new technologies and architecture patterns

• We provide learning and development budgets to help you grow and bond with your team

• Offices in NYC and India
  

Role Summary

We're looking for a strategic, systems-minded Senior Recruiter who can help build the future of recruiting at Novo.

This is more than a recruiting role, we're looking for someone who combines strong hiring expertise with a passion for AI, automation, and process design. You'll own hiring outcomes while building scalable recruiting systems that improve speed, quality, and efficiency as we grow.

What You'll Do

Recruiting Execution

• Own full-cycle recruiting across technical, business, and leadership roles.

• Drive hiring goals while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

• Develop sourcing and outreach strategies that improve pipeline quality and conversion.

AI, Automation & Systems

• Design and implement AI-powered recruiting workflows across sourcing, screening, scheduling, and reporting.

• Evaluate and deploy recruiting tools, automations, and AI agents that increase team productivity.

• Build scalable processes that reduce manual work and improve hiring velocity.

• Continuously identify and solve operational bottlenecks.

Process & Stakeholder Management

• Build structured interview processes, scorecards, and hiring frameworks.

• Partner closely with hiring managers on intake sessions, calibration, and decision-making.

Use recruiting data and market insights to influence hiring strategy and workforce planning.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of in-house recruiting experience in startups or high-growth companies.

• Proven success hiring across technical and business functions.

• Experience building recruiting systems, workflows, and operational processes.

• Strong understanding of AI-powered recruiting tools and workflow automation.

• Deep sourcing expertise and strong stakeholder management skills.

• Data-driven, highly organized, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.

• Builder mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
  

What Success Looks Like

• Hiring goals are met without sacrificing quality or candidate experience.

• Recruiting workflows become increasingly automated and scalable.

• Funnel conversion, time-to-fill, and hiring efficiency improve quarter over quarter.

• Hiring managers see you as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.

• You leave the recruiting function stronger, smarter, and more efficient than you found it.