Recruiter

As a Recruiter at Middesk, you'll own and manage the entire recruitment process for high-volume roles, collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs. Responsibilities include sourcing and attracting candidates, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process. You’ll also work to maintain a strong candidate pipeline and continually evaluate and improve the recruiting processes.

To apply for the Recruiter position at Middesk, you should ideally have 2-3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across technical and business functions. An analytical mindset, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative attitude are essential. Familiarity with recruiting metrics and a passion for fostering diversity and inclusion in hiring are highly valued.

Middesk is committed to providing a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication throughout the recruitment process, preparing interview panels thoroughly, and ensuring that candidates feel valued during their interactions with our team. As a Recruiter, you'll play a crucial role in defining this experience from the first contact through onboarding.

While the Recruiter role at Middesk allows for some flexibility, the ideal candidates would thrive in our collaborative office environment located in either San Francisco or New York. Having an in-person presence enriches team dynamics and contributes to a supportive workplace culture.

Middesk offers a dynamic and collaborative workplace where Recruiters can thrive. You'll have the opportunity to shape the hiring strategy, work with diverse teams, and positively impact our growth trajectory. With a commitment to building high-performing teams, Middesk encourages professional development and values the contributions of each team member.

In preparing for this question, highlight specific sourcing techniques you employ such as leveraging social media, engaging in networking events, and utilizing recruiting platforms. Emphasize your ability to adapt sourcing strategies to meet diverse team needs and drive successful recruiting outcomes.

Discuss the initiatives you take to promote diversity in hiring, such as targeting diverse organizations, adopting inclusive language in job postings, and creating a welcoming interview environment. Share examples of how these efforts have led to a more varied talent pool.

Explain your approach to organization and prioritization. Mention tools or strategies you use to keep track of applicants, deadlines, and collaboration with hiring managers. Showcase your ability to maintain a sense of urgency while ensuring quality in candidate engagement.

Prepare a specific story that outlines the challenges you faced when recruiting for that position. Discuss your sourcing methods, how you engaged with candidates, and the final outcome. Highlight what you learned from that experience to improve future recruiting efforts.

Share the criteria and techniques you use to evaluate candidate fit, including behavioral questions, skill assessments, and cultural alignment. Discuss the importance of structured interview processes in providing consistent evaluations.

Articulate your thoughts on crucial traits for a Recruiter, such as strong interpersonal skills, analytical abilities, and adaptability. Provide examples of how these qualities have led you to succeed in past recruiting roles.

Discuss the resources you utilize to stay informed, such as industry blogs, webinars, and networking groups. Illustrate how ongoing education and adapting to trends have enhanced your recruitment strategies.

Explain your perspective on the importance of data analytics in recruiting. Share how you've utilized data to identify trends, improve processes, and make informed decisions that impact hiring outcomes.

Highlight the importance of candidate relationships in your recruiting philosophy. Discuss how you maintain contact and provide support even after a hire, fostering a positive employer brand and encouraging candidates to refer others.

Prepare to share your enthusiasm for Middesk's mission and values. Highlight why you believe your skills and interests align with the company's objectives and what excites you most about contributing to its growth.