Staff Recruiter, Go-To-Market (GTM)

As a Staff Recruiter for Go-To-Market (GTM) at Ridgeline, your responsibilities will include designing strategic hiring plans, executing full-cycle sourcing, and collaborating with GTM leaders. You will be integral in developing diverse candidate pipelines, mentoring junior team members, leveraging AI tools for recruitment, and leading initiatives to enhance employer branding and inclusion.

Ridgeline requires candidates for the Staff Recruiter position to possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of progressive recruiting experience, with a minimum of 5 years in GTM recruiting. Ideal candidates should be data-driven, skilled in tools like Greenhouse.io and ChatGPT, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The culture at Ridgeline is community-minded, supportive, and focused on collaboration. As a Staff Recruiter, you'll find that the environment values respect, trust, and collective goals, encouraging innovation and continual learning. Ridgeline promotes a people-first approach where every employee contributes to the company's mission and feels valued.

At Ridgeline, diversity and inclusion are central to the recruitment process. As a Staff Recruiter, you'll actively work to build diverse talent pipelines and strengthen employer branding, ensuring that candidates from various backgrounds align with Ridgeline's core values and contribute positively to our dynamic culture.

In your role as a Staff Recruiter at Ridgeline, you'll utilize modern recruitment tools including Greenhouse.io, Gem, and AI technologies like ChatGPT. These tools aid in sourcing candidates, enhancing recruitment strategies, and tracking metrics to inform decisions and improve processes throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

In answering this question, highlight your experience with each phase of the recruiting process. Discuss specific strategies you've employed for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates, particularly in GTM roles. Mention any tools you've used, such as Greenhouse.io, and how you measure success.

Explain your approach to building diverse candidate slates. Discuss your strategies for outreach, networking, and partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversity. Share examples that show your commitment to cultivating inclusive hiring practices at Ridgeline or similar companies.

Illustrate your negotiation skills by providing a specific example. Focus on how you prepared for the negotiation, what factors you considered (e.g., market salary data, candidate expectations), and the outcome. Emphasize your ability to find a win-win situation that meets both the candidate's and the company's needs.

Discuss the key metrics you track, such as time-to-fill, candidate experience ratings, and pipeline diversity. Share how you use this data to inform your strategies and drive continuous improvement. Acknowledge the importance of aligning these metrics with Ridgeline's core values and business goals.

Describe your collaborative process with hiring managers, emphasizing open communication and alignment on team goals. Provide examples of how you've effectively partnered with department leaders to refine job descriptions, understand needs, and ensure a seamless interview process.

Explain the resources and networks you engage with to stay informed on current trends and innovations in recruitment. Mention any professional organizations, webinars, or publications you follow that help you refine your skills and adapt to industry changes, ensuring you provide top-notch recruitment services.

Reflect on specific challenges you've encountered when recruiting for GTM functions, such as competition for talent, candidate expectations, or the evolving nature of the roles. Discuss how you approached these challenges and what solutions you implemented to overcome them.

Discuss the concrete steps you take to create a candidate-centric experience. Focus on communication, timely feedback, and providing insights into company culture. Share your philosophy on treating candidates with respect and ensuring they feel valued throughout the entire recruitment process.

Highlight your use of data in decision-making processes, including how you analyze metrics to inform sourcing strategies and adjustments. Discuss how AI tools, such as ChatGPT, play a part in enhancing efficiency and quality in recruitment efforts, aligning with the goals of Ridgeline.

Your answer should convey genuine enthusiasm for Ridgeline's mission and culture. Share specific reasons related to the company's innovative position in the investment management industry, its commitment to diversity and strong team dynamics, and how you see yourself contributing to its growth and success.