Senior Product Recruiter (6-month FTC)

A Senior Product Recruiter at Talentful plays a critical role in the recruitment process by working closely with one client at a time. This includes deeply embedding themselves in the client's culture and collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance their understanding of effective talent practices. They manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, host hiring events, provide an exceptional candidate experience, and partner with technical sourcers to build a diverse talent pipeline.

To be considered for the Senior Product Recruiter position at Talentful, candidates should have at least 4 years of product recruitment experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment. Experience in in-house recruitment is preferred, along with strong stakeholder management abilities, especially with senior leaders. Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential for the role.

Talentful is committed to the growth of its team members, offering an environment rich with opportunities for learning and development. A Senior Product Recruiter will have access to workshops, training sessions, and resources that are tailored to enhance their recruitment skills, allowing them to stay at the forefront of industry trends.

At Talentful, the company culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a Senior Product Recruiter, you will work with incredibly talented colleagues who share knowledge and best practices. You will thrive in a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, and where every idea is welcomed and valued.

Talentful offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including flexible working options, healthcare contributions, a wellness allowance, and enhanced parental leave. Additionally, the company provides a retirement plan to help you invest in your future while promoting a balanced work-life dynamic.

To effectively answer this question, highlight specific methods you use, such as attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, and reading relevant publications that cover trends and best practices in product recruitment.

When responding, focus on a particular instance where you successfully built and managed relationships with senior leaders. Emphasize the strategies you used to communicate effectively and ensure their recruitment needs were met.

Discuss specific techniques you use to enhance the candidate journey, such as regular communication updates, personalized feedback, and creating a welcoming environment during interviews. Mention how these strategies have positively impacted candidate feedback in past roles.

In answering this question, share your strategies for sourcing diverse candidates, including outreach efforts in different communities and partnerships with organizations that represent underrepresented groups. Provide specific examples of successful initiatives you've led.

Provide examples of past recruitment challenges you faced and explain how you tackled them. Focus on methodologies you implemented, such as agile recruitment practices or leveraging technology to streamline the process.

Relate a specific story where you overcame challenges to fill a tough position. Emphasize the steps you took, such as intensive sourcing, engaging potential candidates, negotiating offers, and how it ultimately resulted in a successful hire.

Discuss your skills in negotiation and how you ensure a win-win situation for both the candidate and the company. Mention any frameworks or principles you apply during this critical stage of recruitment.

Talk about the importance of feedback in refining your recruitment methods. Provide examples of how you’ve solicited feedback from candidates and stakeholders and made changes based on that input to improve processes.

Explain how you use data to make informed decisions in recruiting. Share specific metrics you track, such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and satisfaction scores, and how these inform your strategic adjustments.

This is your chance to express your enthusiasm for Talentful’s mission and culture. Discuss how the values and opportunities for growth align with your career aspirations and how you can contribute to the team.