About Charta Health

At Charta, we're pioneering a transformative approach to healthcare administration and patient care through the power of generative AI. Our mission is to revolutionize this critical yet often cumbersome aspect of healthcare, empowering doctors, nurses, and medical billers with tools that elevate their efficiency by leaps and bounds. Our innovative AI technology enables these professionals to operate at an astounding 10x to 100x more efficiently, while significantly reducing operational costs to just 2% of the standard expense.

In an industry where the focus should rightly be on delivering critically needed care to patients, Charta steps in to ensure that healthcare providers are unburdened from the complexities of non-clinical operations. Our customized, cutting-edge solutions are designed to handle the intricacies of the revenue cycle, freeing up healthcare professionals to concentrate on what they do best – caring for patients.

Our vision at Charta is to create a seamless, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare administration process that is invisible yet indispensable. By entrusting us with the operational challenges, healthcare providers can redirect their resources and attention towards patient-centric services, secure in the knowledge that their administrative needs are expertly managed. Join us in our journey to redefine healthcare billing, improve patient care, and be a part of a team that's making a tangible difference in the world of healthcare.

About the Opportunity

As Charta Health's founding Talent Lead, you will be instrumental in building the engine that fuels our growth and mission. This is a unique opportunity to establish the entire talent acquisition function from the ground up in a rapidly scaling AI healthcare startup. You will partner directly with leadership to understand our ambitious goals and translate them into a strategic hiring plan. You'll design, implement, and manage the processes, systems, and strategies needed to attract, recruit, and retain top-tier talent across all departments, with an initial focus on technical roles vital to our AI-driven solutions. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and a passion for building high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with Charta Health’s growth objectives and mission
• Maintain our recruiting infrastructure, including Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other necessary tools
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for all roles (technical, business, etc.), from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and closing
• Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions
• Proactively source passive candidates using diverse methods and channels, building robust talent pipelines for current and future needs
• Champion and cultivate an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Charta's culture and values
• Develop and promote Charta Health's employer brand to attract high-caliber candidates
• Establish key recruitment metrics and reporting cadences to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and inform strategy
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitive landscape, and best practices in talent acquisition, particularly within the AI, tech, and healthcare sectors
• Manage recruitment budget and vendor relationships effectively

You'd be a great fit if you have

• 5+ years of proven experience in full-cycle recruiting, with significant experience hiring for technical roles (e.g., AI/ML engineers, software engineers, data scientists)
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale a recruiting function, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience designing and implementing recruiting processes, strategies, and systems (including ATS selection/implementation)
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach – you're comfortable both planning and doing
• Excellent sourcing skills with a track record of finding and engaging passive talent
• The ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, build structure where none exists, and deliver results quickly
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex hiring processes simultaneously
• Resilience, resourcefulness, and creative problem-solving abilities to overcome recruitment challenges
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand how talent acquisition drives company success
• Outstanding emotional intelligence, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience partnering with and influencing senior leadership and hiring managers
• A genuine interest in the medical field and a passion for improving healthcare through technology

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting specifically within HealthTech industry
• Prior experience as the first recruiting hire in a startup
• Experience building and implementing employer branding initiatives
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to improve recruiting outcomes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and more
• Team dinners and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
• Growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative tech startup
• Ongoing professional development and access to cutting-edge AI and healthcare tools
• Wellness & learning stipends so you can invest in both your health and personal growth
• Lively in-person (5 days per week) work culture at our headquarters in downtown San Francisco
• $140,000 - $220,000 USD depending on experience + equity + benefits

Join us in our mission to transform healthcare through innovation!

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Interested in applying or learning more? Contact us or send us your résumé at iwanttowork@chartahealth.com.