Senior Recruiter, R&D

As a Senior Recruiter, R&D at Calendly, your primary responsibilities will include managing the full-cycle hiring process for our Engineering and Product teams. This involves sourcing and screening candidates, collaborating with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, and enhancing the candidate experience throughout the hiring journey. You’ll also utilize metrics to measure the effectiveness of your recruiting efforts.

To qualify for the Senior Recruiter, R&D position at Calendly, candidates should possess 8+ years of recruiting experience, particularly in Engineering and Product roles. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems like Greenhouse and excellent communication skills are essential. Successful candidates have a proven ability to build talent pipelines and meet hiring goals.

Working as a Senior Recruiter at Calendly means being part of a vibrant remote work environment. You’ll enjoy collaborative teamwork with hiring managers and other stakeholders while ensuring a positive experience for candidates. The role requires adaptability and strong time management skills as you navigate the high-volume hiring needs of our Engineering and Product teams.

In the role of Senior Recruiter, R&D at Calendly, you will have a significant impact by identifying and attracting top talent critical to our growth. Your expertise in technical role filling strategies and your ability to leverage metrics will allow you to refine our recruiting processes, making it more efficient and effective as you help shape the future of our Engineering and Product teams.

As a Senior Recruiter at Calendly, you will enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility for quarterly corporate bonus programs, equity awards, and a robust benefits package. The culture promotes personal and professional growth, allowing you to do your best work with a supportive team while making a meaningful contribution to the company.

In answering this question, emphasize your hands-on experience in managing every phase of the recruiting process, from crafting job descriptions to extending offers. Share examples of how you have optimized each stage for better efficiency and candidate experience.

Highlight the various sourcing strategies you've utilized, such as leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, networking within tech communities, and using innovative sourcing tools. Discuss how you build pipelines for specific skill sets and engage with potential candidates.

Discuss specific metrics you track, such as pipeline conversion rates, time-to-fill, and candidate satisfaction surveys. Explain how you use this data to refine your recruiting strategies and ensure you meet hiring goals.

Talk about the importance of communication, transparency, and feedback. Share how you maintain consistent communication with candidates and how you solicit their feedback to improve the hiring process.

Mention your experience with various applicant tracking systems like Greenhouse, sourcing tools, and data analytics software. Discuss how you integrate technology to streamline recruiting efforts and enhance collaboration with hiring managers.

Prepare a specific example where you faced challenges like high competition for talent or niche skill needs. Explain the strategies you implemented to overcome these obstacles and successfully fill the role.

Emphasize the importance of professionalism and empathy in delivering job rejections. Discuss how you provide constructive feedback and keep the lines of communication open for future opportunities.

Talk about the collaborative process with hiring managers to understand the role requirements and team dynamics. Highlight examples where you were proactive in providing insights into the talent market to shape recruitment strategies.

Discuss how you use organizational skills and tools for project management to effectively prioritize openings. Explain how you balance different hiring needs while maintaining high standards in candidate quality.

Share your insights on the key traits such as adaptability, communication, and project management skills that are essential for success in a Senior Recruiter role. Provide examples of how these traits have shaped your recruiting style and effectiveness.