Senior Technical Recruiter

As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Restaurant365, your primary responsibilities will include managing the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and extending job offers. You'll particularly focus on attracting talent for product and software engineering roles across various levels in the organization. Additionally, you'll collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, ensure a great candidate experience, promote the company's employer brand, and track recruitment metrics to report on the effectiveness of your strategies.

To qualify for the Senior Technical Recruiter position at Restaurant365, candidates should have at least 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth environments, with a minimum of 5 years focused on recruiting for product and software engineering roles. Strong sourcing and networking skills, proficiency with ATS and job boards, and excellent communication abilities are also crucial. Knowledge of employment laws and recruitment compliance will help ensure best practices in all hiring processes.

The recruitment process at Restaurant365 involves several key steps: managing the sourcing, screening, and interviewing phases while ensuring a smooth candidate experience. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you'll utilize various sourcing techniques like social media and networking, conduct structured interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit, and provide timely feedback to candidates. Your goal will be to successfully match candidates with roles that suit their skills and our organizational needs.

Restaurant365 prioritizes providing a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and offering regular feedback throughout the recruitment process. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will be responsible for ensuring that candidates feel engaged and informed from the very first interaction to the final offer stage. This includes personalized communication, supportive interviews, and genuine engagement with candidates to leave a lasting impression of the company.

The Senior Technical Recruiter role at Restaurant365 is unique because it allows you to work within a vibrant company that is reshaping the restaurant industry through technology. You’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of the organization by driving recruitment efforts for crucial technical roles. Additionally, the company's commitment to empowering its employees, coupled with flexible remote work opportunities and comprehensive benefits, makes this position particularly appealing for seasoned recruiters.

As a Senior Technical Recruiter, I leverage a variety of sourcing techniques, including direct outreach on platforms like LinkedIn, engaging in networking events, and utilizing job boards to attract candidates. I also stay active on social media and professional forums to connect with potential talent. It’s essential to be creative and resourceful in this role to build a strong talent pipeline.

To assess a candidate's cultural fit, I focus on behavioral questions that reveal how they’ve handled situations in past roles and gauge their alignment with our company values. I ask candidates to provide examples of how they’ve contributed to previous teams and adapt to different work environments, which gives insight into their potential integration into our company culture.

I have extensive experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, including Lever, which allows me to manage the recruitment process efficiently. I utilize the ATS for tracking candidate applications, scheduling interviews, and generating reports on recruitment metrics. Proficiency in ATS is crucial to ensure smooth operations and effective communication with hiring managers.

I continuously assess the hiring process by gathering feedback from candidates and hiring managers. I look for bottlenecks and areas where improvements can be made, whether it’s through enhancing the interview format, prioritizing candidate follow-ups, or utilizing data to refine our sourcing strategies. Implementing process improvements helps us attract and retain the best talent.

Maintaining relationships with candidates is crucial in recruitment. I prioritize regular communication, providing updates about their application status and offering feedback after interviews. This approach fosters trust and ensures candidates feel valued, which can lead to a positive experience regardless of the hiring outcome.

One major challenge in technical recruiting is the competitive landscape for top talent. To overcome this, I focus on building strong relationships with the tech community, attending networking events, and staying updated on industry trends. Additionally, refining our employer branding helps in showcasing Restaurant365 as an attractive workplace for tech professionals.

I believe that diverse teams lead to greater innovation and success. My approach to diversity and inclusion involves actively seeking out candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and ensuring our job descriptions are inclusive. I also partner with organizations that promote diversity in tech and continuously assess our recruitment processes to eliminate biases.

I measure the success of recruitment strategies through various metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and candidate feedback scores. Regularly analyzing these metrics helps identify which strategies are working and where adjustments might be needed to improve candidate experience and hiring outcomes.

Employer branding plays a vital role in attracting candidates. My strategy involves promoting Restaurant365’s unique culture, values, and benefits through social media, content marketing, and networking. A strong employer brand not only attracts candidates but also encourages higher engagement and retention among new hires.

I stay updated on employment laws and recruitment compliance by regularly attending workshops, webinars, and subscribing to industry newsletters. Networking with HR professionals and participating in relevant forums also helps me gather insights into best practices and emerging trends in recruitment compliance.