Founding Recruiter & People Operations Associate

About Petra Security

Petra Security is committed to eliminating the most prevalent cyberattacks threatening businesses globally. Having achieved product-market fit, the company is expanding rapidly, focusing heavily on recruiting to build a strong team that defines Petra's workplace culture.

In just one year, Petra has swiftly grown to mid-seven-figure annual recurring revenue, serving over 2.5 million users within more than 10,000 companies. The premium-priced service boasts an exceptionally low customer churn rate, with clients praising Petra as the best product they have ever experienced. The founding team includes alumni from YC W24, Abnormal Security, Palo Alto Networks, and Bridgewater.

This position represents a unique opportunity to join early and contribute to scaling the business toward $30M+ in revenue over the next year.

Role Overview

We seek a versatile People and Talent generalist to establish and develop the foundational programs, procedures, and infrastructure of our People function. While recruiting and talent acquisition will be the primary focus initially, this role will also embrace responsibilities in benefits administration and organizational culture development, with scope to specialize and grow alongside the expanding team. An ambitious, proactive individual eager to create a strategic, empathetic, and data-driven People function will thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruiting cycle including collaborating with external recruiters, scheduling and coordinating interviews, handling the applicant tracking system (Ashby), supporting hiring managers, and ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Develop detailed playbooks to streamline team growth by documenting best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Oversee comprehensive onboarding processes from offer acceptance through new hire integration in their initial weeks.
• Administer employee benefits such as open enrollment, renewals, reimbursements, and provide reliable support for employee inquiries.
• Foster company culture by designing and sustaining rituals, traditions, and team-building events that reinforce Petra’s unique identity.
• Collaborate with management and staff to address daily HR needs, maintaining up-to-date, compliant policies and documentation across different states.
• Ensure smooth office operations, making the workplace inviting and efficient.
• Advance the People function to encompass mature organizational aspects including performance management, career development frameworks, manager support, and people analytics as Petra grows.

Qualifications & Attributes

• 2 to 4 years experience in people operations, human resources, or talent acquisition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that quickly establish trust within teams.
• A self-motivated individual who embraces the challenge of building processes and infrastructure from the ground up with a hands-on approach.
• A keen sense for process development, recognizing when to create structured methods to enhance efficiency and clarity.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness, ensuring precision and accountability in all tasks.
• A proactive attitude toward operational and office tasks, contributing directly to a positive workplace environment.
• A genuine passion for recruiting and talent management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range from $110,000 to $145,000 annually.
• Equity participation.
• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Office-provided lunch.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Commute reimbursement stipend.
• Discounts on Equinox gym memberships.

Work Location and Equal Opportunity

This position requires attendance at the San Francisco, CA office. Petra Security is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity, prohibiting discrimination based on any legally protected status.