We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. 

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Recruiter, Product & Design to enable Rula’s Product organization through strategic talent acquisition. This person will be responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment for our specialized product and design roles, serving as a trusted advisor to our hiring managers. You will apply your deep knowledge of the tech talent market to source, engage, and close top-tier candidates who will build the future of mental healthcare at Rula. You will be instrumental in shaping our product team, ensuring a seamless and equitable candidate experience while championing our mission. As a Lead Recruiter, you will function as a mentor and subject matter expert, sharing best practices and elevating the broader Talent Acquisition team.

Required Qualifications

• Core Product Recruiting Experience: 5+ years of full-lifecycle corporate recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, including 3+ years specifically hiring top-tier Product Management and Product Design talent.

• Advanced Sourcing & Market Mapping: Proven track record of designing creative, inclusive sourcing strategies to discover, engage, and close senior passive candidates using modern platforms (Juicebox preferred), while proactively identifying and mitigating requisition risks.

• Stakeholder Alignment & Delivery Leadership: Strong consultative mindset with a demonstrated ability to partner directly with hiring managers, lead cross-functional recruitment workflows, and drive alignment to unblock hiring obstacles.

• Complex Offer Negotiations & Closing: Exceptional communication and rapport-building skills, with extensive experience navigating multi-variable compensation structures and complex, high-stakes offer negotiations.

• Strategic Analytics & Funnel Strategy: Deep capability in analyzing talent metrics (candidate throughput, funnel conversion, stage velocity) to diagnose process bottlenecks, forecast headcount delivery, and optimize recruiting strategies for complex product roles. (Focus: Macro/Strategic insights)

• ATS Mastery & Operational Hygiene: Hands-on technical proficiency with modern recruitment platforms (Ashby preferred), maintaining an uncompromising standard for real-time data accuracy, candidate tracking discipline, and system compliance. (Focus: Micro/Execution discipline)

Preferred Qualifications

While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.

• Ashby Experience: Leverages Ashby as an ATS.

• Mentorship & Pod Leadership: Prior experience acting as a team or pod lead, mentoring junior recruiters or sourcers, and guiding hiring managers on interview loop design and calibration.

• Advanced sourcing: Experience testing a variety of methodologies; leveraging AI-assisted tools.

• AI Tool Usage: Uses AI tools as part of the day-to-day recruiting workflow, e.g., LLM-assisted sourcing and Boolean generation, resume/profile screening, interview note synthesis, or offer/comp research, enabling faster movement without sacrificing candidate quality or personalization.

• Equity Knowledge: Brings working knowledge of pre-IPO equity mechanics (ISOs, vesting, strike price, dilution) and has used that fluency to close P&D candidates.

We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

• 100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)

• Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA

• 401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future

• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)

• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Supporting your mental and physical health

• Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings

• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all

• Home office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expenses

• Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend

Our team

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone.  We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.