Technical Recruiter

As a Technical Recruiter at Scythe Robotics, your responsibilities include leveraging the full-cycle recruitment process, which involves sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and managing selections. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and help build diverse teams that fit our mission and culture.

To qualify for the Technical Recruiter position at Scythe, you should have at least 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, particularly in robotics, automation, or manufacturing. Strong expertise in sourcing techniques, business acumen, and a passion for connecting people with purpose are crucial for this role.

Scythe Robotics emphasizes a high-touch candidate experience by ensuring open communication and transparency throughout the hiring process. Our recruitment team is dedicated to reflecting Scythe's culture and values, providing candidates with thoughtful engagement from initial contact to onboarding.

At Scythe, a Technical Recruiter will track and analyze various recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate engagement levels, and sourcing effectiveness. These insights help refine our hiring strategies to improve overall recruitment processes.

Scythe Robotics fosters a collaborative learning culture that values growth and responsibility. As a Technical Recruiter, you will have opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and potentially move into leadership roles within the People Operations team.

When answering this question, emphasize your specific experiences in sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates for technical positions. Provide examples that showcase your competencies in recruiting, especially within the robotics or automation fields.

To effectively find passive candidates, leverage platforms like LinkedIn and industry-specific forums. Discuss your experience with networking events, cold outreach, or creating targeted sourcing campaigns that have successfully engaged passive candidates.

Highlight specific initiatives you have implemented to enhance diversity, such as partnering with educational institutions or creating inclusive job descriptions. Mention your commitment to broadening the talent pipeline to attract a more diverse candidate base.

Share your approach to prioritization and time management. Provide examples of how you've successfully navigated multiple hiring needs simultaneously while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.

When asked this question, detail a specific instance where you had to shift your strategy due to changing business needs or market conditions. Emphasize your flexibility and problem-solving skills in adjusting your approach.

Discuss the essential skills such as strong communication, relationship-building, sourcing expertise, and business acumen. Emphasize how these skills contribute to effectively attracting and retaining top talent in technical fields.

Explain the assessment criteria you use to evaluate candidates, such as technical skills, cultural fit, and alignment with company values. Incorporate your approach to structured interviews and assessment tools that help determine suitability.

Provide a detailed account of a challenging recruitment scenario. Discuss the obstacles faced, strategies employed for sourcing and engaging candidates, and how you ultimately filled the position successfully.

Highlight the methods you use to stay informed, such as attending webinars, participating in industry associations, and continually educating yourself on best practices in recruitment, particularly within the tech and robotics sectors.

In response, express your enthusiasm for Scythe’s mission of reconnecting humanity with nature through innovative technology. Reflect on how your values align with the company’s goals and your excitement to be part of this transformative movement.