Technical Recruiter (Temporary Fetch Employee)

As a Technical Recruiter (Temporary Fetch Employee) at Fetch, your primary responsibilities will include managing the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles, focusing on Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Product, and Data hiring. You will collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand hiring needs, improve the recruitment process, and develop strategies that ensure we attract and retain top talent.

To qualify for the Technical Recruiter role at Fetch, you should have at least 5 years of technical recruiting experience, particularly in high-growth environments. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously, and proficiency in applicant tracking systems, particularly Greenhouse and GEM, are essential. A deep understanding of the tech landscape and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in recruiting are also important.

At Fetch, promoting diversity and inclusion is a core principle in our recruitment strategy. As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll champion these efforts to ensure we have a diverse pipeline of candidates. This commitment is reflected in our hiring processes and reinforced by our inclusive workplace culture that fosters collaboration and respect for all individuals.

The work culture at Fetch is vibrant, collaborative, and focused on innovation. As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team that encourages challenging ideas and thinking bigger. Our people-first approach ensures that employees feel valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our projects, while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Technical Recruiters at Fetch receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes equity options, 401k matching, extensive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, and robust leave policies. Additionally, you’ll be part of Employee Resource Groups that promote an inclusive workplace, along with exciting opportunities for personal and professional development.

When answering this question, highlight specific platforms and methods you utilize to identify top talent, such as leveraging social media, tapping into your professional network, and using specialized recruiting platforms like GitHub or Stack Overflow. Be sure to mention how you assess candidates' skills and experiences.

Discuss your approach to communicating openly with candidates, providing them with timely feedback, and ensuring the interview process is efficient. You may also want to share examples of how you’ve created a welcoming environment and tailored the experience to meet individual candidate needs.

In your response, narrate a specific challenge you encountered, such as filling a hard-to-fill position, and explain the steps you took to resolve it. Focus on your problem-solving skills and any innovative approaches you used to find suitable candidates.

Explain your methods for staying updated on industry trends, such as attending professional development workshops, participating in online forums, or subscribing to HR and tech blogs. Connect your knowledge of trends to how it informs your recruiting strategies.

Emphasize the importance of working closely with hiring managers and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations. Discuss specific instances where collaboration led to successful hires or improved recruiting strategies.

Describe the techniques you use to evaluate candidates for cultural fit, such as behavioral interview questions or assessments that reflect the company values. Give examples of questions you ask to gauge alignment with Fetch’s culture.

Share the technical and soft skills you prioritize during the recruitment process, such as problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and teamwork. Give examples to illustrate the significance of these attributes for the roles you’re filling.

Discuss your commitment to diversity and inclusion by outlining how you attract a diverse candidate pool, including targeted outreach efforts and partnerships with organizations that support underrepresented groups in tech. Share specific initiatives you've implemented.

Talk about the applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other tools you utilize to streamline the recruitment workflow, such as Greenhouse. Explain how these tools help enhance the candidate experience and improve the efficiency of your processes.

Express your enthusiasm for Fetch’s mission and the impact it has on consumers. Highlight how your values align with the company’s culture, your excitement about sourcing top talent for an innovative team, and your desire to contribute to the overall success of Fetch.