Senior Recruiter

Job Title: Senior Recruiter

Location: New York, NY

Reporting to: Sr. Manager, People Ops and Talent

The Company

Sunbit builds financial technology for real life. Our AI-native platform helps more people get to “yes” at the moments that matter with personalized offers, transparent terms, and no added consumer fees. In stores, practices and service centers across the country, Sunbit provides a fast, fair pay-over-time option. For everything else, the Sunbit Credit Card delivers a modern, no-fee credit experience managed in a powerful mobile app.

We are guided by people-centered values: Serve Others Before Self, Include Always, Connect Genuinely, Innovate for Good. These values shape how we build, how we support customers and merchants, and how we work with each other.

What makes Sunbit different is an AI-native infrastructure that runs through the full customer and merchant journey. Our interconnected AI systems power instant decisioning, streamline fraud checks with human-in-the-loop safeguards, and enable highly personalized offers at scale. The result is a quick, fair, and simple experience for consumers and merchants.

We pair this technology with inclusion and transparency. Sunbit delivers industry-leading approval rates — 90%+ in auto service and 85%+ in dental — while maintaining zero consumer fee-based revenue. It is a better way to serve people and merchants, proven at scale.

Today, Sunbit is available across a nationwide, in-person merchant network of 30,000+ locations spanning auto service centers, dental and optical practices, veterinary clinics, and other specialty services. We help teams say “yes” more often and help customers move forward with confidence.

Description of Role

Sunbit is seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for our growing teams. In this role, you will design recruitment strategies, develop job descriptions and qualifications, post job openings, and manage the entire hiring process from sourcing to closing candidates. The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting for a wide range of corporate functions in a fast-paced environment, such as Finance, Marketing, Legal, People Operations, Product, and Engineering.

What You'll Own:

• Partner with hiring managers across departments to define staffing needs and align on hiring strategies
• Set and monitor hiring goals (e.g., quarterly and annual targets)
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and candidate pipeline conversion
• Manage the full candidate lifecycle—from initial outreach and application through offer and close
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, resume databases, professional networks, and referrals
• Conduct interviews across all stages of the hiring process (screenings, video interviews, in-person interviews)
• Administer skills assessments and screening tools to evaluate candidate fit
• Maintain strong internal and external communication, ensuring a consistent and positive employer brand across platforms like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and social media
• Represent the company at job fairs and recruitment events to build relationships with prospective talent

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience, with proven success in full-cycle recruitment
• Proficient in sourcing candidates using resume databases, professional networks, and job boards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across all levels
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and online recruiting platforms, Comeet/Sparkhire a plus
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and hiring managers
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills

Why Choose Sunbit? 

Sunbit is recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most admired fintech companies, earning honors from Inc. 5000 (four consecutive years), Forbes Fintech 50, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Financial Times, and FinTech Breakthrough for its innovation and impact. The company has also been featured among Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces and CB Insights’ Unicorn Companies, reflecting a valuation of $1.1B.

People choose Sunbit for its people-first culture rooted in service, inclusion, and real-world impact. Powered by AI that helps people in life’s critical moments—offering high approvals, speed, and zero fees—Sunbit has achieved proven scale across tens of thousands of merchants and millions of transactions. Its fast, fair, and simple financial products empower consumers and partners alike through clarity and trust.

The Perks:

• Join one of LA’s fastest growing startups (2023), A Most Loved Workplace, #576 on the 2023 Inc 5000 list, and Forbes Fintech 50 (2024), #161 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list
• Mission driven + empowered + collaborative
• Competitive pay and stock options
• Unlimited PTO
• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, FSA, & Maternity Leave
• Newly added HSA and Pet Insurance
• 401K Plan with Matching 
• Cell Phone Stipend 
• Casual Dress
• Open door policy / Open office floor plan
• Team based strategic planning + Team owned deliverables

How We Pay:

• We believe in paying fairly and equitably based on a number of factors including but not limited to previous experience, relevant work history, interview performance, geographical location, internal equity, and expected level of ownership.
• We are targeting a salary of $100,000-$140,000 per year for this role
• This role will also be granted company equity via stock options

Cultural Competencies for Success at Sunbit:

• Serve others before self - Service-oriented mindset, Demonstrate empathy and commitment by prioritizing the needs of candidates, hiring managers, and team members, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience that puts people first.
• Own the impact - Take full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, driving results while continuously improving processes to meet hiring goals and business needs.
• Connect genuinely - Build authentic relationships with candidates and hiring managers by listening, understanding unique needs, and representing the company’s values with integrity and enthusiasm.
• Act fast - Respond to candidates and internal team members in a timely manner, Maintain agility by responding promptly to candidates and internal teams, ensuring no delays in the hiring process while balancing quality and efficiency.
• Include always - Collaborate openly and respectfully across departments and with internal stakeholders, ensuring an inclusive hiring process that supports diverse perspectives and fosters a welcoming environment.
• Innovate for good - Continuously seek new tools and methods to streamline the recruitment process, enhance candidate experiences, and support data-driven hiring decisions.

Sunbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to provide a professional & welcoming workplace for all employees.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

We’ve been made aware of fraudsters impersonating Sunbit employees during the hiring process. Please note that all official communication will come from an @sunbit.com email address, through our applicant tracking platform @sunbit.comeet-notifications.com or directly via LinkedIn. We will never ask for your age, Social Security number, bank account details, payment of any kind, or other unrelated personal information during the application process. Our hiring process always includes interviews, either by phone, zoom, or in person, before any offer is made.

If something feels suspicious, please contact us at hr@sunbit.com to confirm. We ask that you contact hr@sunbit.com only about potential instances of fraud. hr@sunbit.com does not reach our recruiting team directly. Your application directly through the posting is the best way to ensure that your candidacy is reviewed by our team. Due to the volume of applications, we will not respond to nor forward emails about your candidacy that are sent to hr@sunbit.com directly, and your email about your application will be deleted from our systems.