The Recruiter will oversee the entire candidate process, develop sourcing strategies, improve candidate experiences, and support hiring managers with a focus on diversity and data-driven improvements.
About WorkOS 🚀
WorkOS builds tools and services for developers to help them implement authentication, identity, authorization, and overall enterprise readiness. We’re a fully distributed team with employees across North American time zones. We’re well-funded, having raised $100m in funding from top investors including Greenoaks Capital, Lachy Groom, and Lightspeed Ventures. Our fast-growing customer base includes rapidly growing SaaS companies like OpenAI, Cursor, Perplexity, Vercel, Plaid, and hundreds of others
About the role 💭
We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to join our team. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our recruitment process, driving candidate engagement, and ensuring we attract top talent across both technical and nontechnical roles. The ideal candidate will have a high level of emotional intelligence (EQ), possess a strong sense of ownership, and demonstrate the ability to move with urgency.
This role is best suited for someone who will be able to handle the dynamic nature of a high-growth startup, and have creativity around how/where to source strong talent. We operate as a lean team, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and passionate about growing teams remotely. The ideal candidate will be able to balance long-term focus with practical day-to-day execution.
Responsibilities ✔️
- Manage candidates through the entire interview process (sourcing, updating candidate pipeline, coordinating interviews, setting expectations, etc.) while maintaining an excellent candidate experience.
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified passive candidates.
- Act as a trusted partner and advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance and support throughout the hiring process.
- Develop and execute strategies to improve candidate closing processes.
- Enhance referral programs to maximize the number of network-based referrals.
- Gather feedback from candidates and make data-driven improvements to the recruitment process including employer branding initiatives.
- Track and report on key recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and refine interview loops, questions, and competencies to align with company goals and values.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in all recruitment activities.
Qualifications 🌟
- Proven experience as a recruiter, with a track record of success in sourcing and hiring top talent across both technical and nontechnical roles. Preference for GTM.
- Previous experience recruiting and scaling an early-stage team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- High level of emotional intelligence and the ability to act as a trusted partner and advisor.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and make informed decisions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
The annual US base salary falls within the range of $140,000 to $170,000. This range does not encompass the full spectrum of benefits such as equity, health insurance, vacation time, and paid parental leave. The final compensation will be determined considering various factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits (US Only) 💖
- Competitive pay
- Substantial equity grants
- Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision) for you and your family
- 401k matching
- Wellness and fitness monthly allowances
- PTO + paid holidays + unlimited sick leave
- Autonomy and flexibility with remote work
Please inquire directly with our recruiting team for benefits available to those working outside the US.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WorkOS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.
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