Senior Recruiter - Tech

As a Senior Recruiter at Zocdoc, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment life cycle, which includes sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and supporting managers throughout the hiring process. Your expertise will help implement best-in-class talent acquisition strategies, track pipeline data, and ensure a positive candidate experience. You'll focus on building diverse teams while collaborating closely with HR and other departments to optimize recruiting processes.

To be considered for the Senior Recruiter position at Zocdoc, candidates should have over five years of recruiting experience, ideally with at least two years within an in-house technology organization. Strong consulting and communication skills are crucial, alongside experience in managing multiple searches and stakeholder relationships. You should also be data-driven, understanding metrics that inform your recruiting strategies.

Zocdoc offers a flexible, hybrid work environment that promotes a positive work-life balance. You will be part of a collaborative culture that prioritizes creativity, autonomy, and having fun while working hard. Our office in Soho is designed to foster teamwork and productivity, complemented by benefits like catered lunches and wellness programs.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Zocdoc. As a Senior Recruiter, you will champion the development of diverse candidate pipelines, actively seeking out talent from various backgrounds. Your role will involve implementing strategies that attract candidates who align with our commitment to building a workforce that mirrors the diverse population we serve.

New hires at Zocdoc can expect a comprehensive onboarding process that emphasizes a smooth transition into the company. You will collaborate closely with HR to ensure that new employees are well-prepared and welcomed into our culture. This process is designed to enhance the candidate experience and assure that they feel supported right from day one.

When asked about your approach to diversity in recruitment, highlight your strategies for sourcing candidates from various backgrounds. Discuss initiatives you’ve implemented in the past and how they helped increase diversity, including partnerships with organizations that focus on underrepresented groups.

In response to questions about data usage in recruitment, share specific examples of how you’ve utilized metrics and KPIs to enhance recruiting processes. Talk about adjustments you made based on data insights and the positive outcomes that resulted.

To answer this question effectively, discuss specific initiatives you've put in place to improve candidate communications and feedback mechanisms. Emphasize the importance of keeping candidates informed and acknowledged throughout the recruitment process.

Explain your organizational skills and prioritization methods for managing multiple roles. Provide examples of tools or techniques you’ve used to keep track of candidates and maintain effective communication with hiring managers.

Discuss specific challenges such as the competitive nature of the market for tech talent and how you’ve overcome them through innovative sourcing strategies, networking, and creating appealing job descriptions that resonate with candidates.

Highlight your communication skills and your approach to partnering with hiring managers. Talk about how you gather insights on the role requirements and work together to define the ideal candidate profile.

In discussing offer negotiations, point out your approach to ensure transparency and fairness in the process. Talk about your experience in balancing candidate expectations with budget constraints and how you seek to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties.

Share a specific instance where you identified a bottleneck in your recruiting process and took steps to streamline it. Highlight the results and how it led to quicker placements or improved candidate feedback.

Discuss the recruitment tools and software you’re accustomed to using, emphasizing how they have enhanced your efficiency and candidate tracking. Talk about any new technologies you’re excited about exploring.

Explain your understanding of relevant employment laws and your approach to ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process. Highlight your attention to detail and how you keep updated on changes in legislation.