Senior Technical Recruiter

As a Senior Technical Recruiter at HappyRobot, your primary responsibilities will include owning the full-cycle recruiting process for technical roles, from sourcing to closing candidates. You'll build strong pipelines, partner closely with hiring managers to define role needs, and create an outstanding candidate experience. Additionally, you'll iterate on recruiting strategies and help build our employer brand across various platforms.

To be considered for the Senior Technical Recruiter role at HappyRobot, you should have 4-7+ years of experience in technical recruiting, particularly in a high-growth startup. Strong sourcing skills, the ability to manage roles independently, and exceptional communication abilities are crucial. A deep interest in AI and technology will also enhance your fit within our innovative team.

HappyRobot provides the Senior Technical Recruiter with autonomy and ownership over the recruiting process, allowing you to innovate and implement effective hiring strategies. You will work directly with founders and hiring managers, ensuring alignment on candidate profiles and expectations, backed by scalable processes that support hiring at scale. We also foster a culture that values your contribution towards building our employer brand.

The work environment at HappyRobot is fast-paced and dynamic, where innovation is at the heart of what we do. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you'll be part of a world-class team that thrives on collaboration and energy. We promote a culture of ownership, where your ideas and strategies are valued, and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our growth trajectory.

HappyRobot offers competitive compensation, which includes a strong salary and equity in our high-growth startup. Additionally, you can expect comprehensive benefits that cover healthcare, dental, and vision. We prioritize your well-being and success as part of our team, ensuring you have the support needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

When answering this question, highlight specific roles you’ve successfully filled, the strategies you used to source candidates, and how you engaged with hiring managers. Mention any analytical tools you've used to assess candidates or track recruiting metrics.

Discuss key performance indicators, such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and offer acceptance rates. Emphasize your analytical skills and willingness to adapt strategies based on data-driven insights for continuous improvement.

Provide examples of specific challenges, such as sourcing candidates for niche technical roles or addressing an unexpected decline in candidate quality. Explain the steps you took to resolve these issues and what outcomes resulted from your actions.

Share your approach to candidate communication, timely feedback, and creating an engaging interview process. Highlight strategies you’ve used to personalize the experience and make candidates feel valued and informed.

Articulate the qualities that define a successful recruiter, such as strong communication skills, empathy, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. You can illustrate these traits with examples from your experience that showcase how they have worked in your favor.

Discuss varied sourcing strategies, including social media, networking, and utilizing niche job boards. Provide examples of how these techniques helped you discover high-quality candidates and the tools you might employ in the process.

Walk through your screening methodology, explaining how you evaluate resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and assess technical skills. Discuss any standardized tools or assessment techniques you use to ensure you select top candidates.

Describe your approach to understanding a candidate's motivations and how you counsel them through offer negotiations while considering potential counteroffers. Highlight the importance of transparency and trust during this process.

Articulate the importance of diversity in teams and its impact on innovation and performance. Share any initiatives you've participated in to promote diversity in hiring and how they’ve improved team dynamics.

When answering this question, discuss your alignment with HappyRobot’s mission, vision, and values. Highlight your enthusiasm for working in AI and how your skills can contribute to the company’s growth and innovation in the logistics industry.