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Technical Recruiter, Contract

Posted 5 Days Ago
In-Office
Boston, MA
31-35
Junior
In-Office
Boston, MA
31-35
Junior
Drive the full lifecycle recruiting process for technical positions, build relationships with hiring managers, and ensure a world-class candidate experience.
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The base pay for this position is $31- $35 per hour. The base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Headquarters in Boston, MA. This role is not a virtual / remote position - 4 days in office/ 1 day WFH.

6 month contract position with potential to convert to a permanent position based on business needs.

Who We Are
Wayfair Recruiters are true business partners who are charged with finding, attracting, and hiring top talent into all parts of the company against a high bar for performance, potential, and culture. We are seeking a strategic and analytical Recruiter for our Technical Talent Acquisition organization. As a candidate’s first point of contact with Wayfair, you act as a talent and brand ambassador. With hiring managers, you are a consultative thought partner, working to provide industry insight and process recommendations. If you're interested in learning more about us and want to gain insight into our dynamic, team oriented environment that encourages learning and growth, apply today!

What You’ll Do

  • Drive the full lifecycle recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating and offer negotiation to meet established metrics.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and peers through well structured, frequent communication and reporting.
  • Effectively set and manage expectations with hiring managers and/or cross functional partners while educating them on the recruiting lifecycle.
  • Drive a world class candidate experience using empathy and transparency with candidates.
  • Leverage data and critical thinking to diagnose recruiting challenges and guide search strategy.

What You’ll Need

  • 1+ years of full cycle recruitment/sourcing experience (agency environment is a plus).
  • Specialization of technical hiring in one of the following fields - Software Engineering (Preferred), Data Science / Machine Learning, Analytics, Product Management.
  • Exceptional recruiting fundamentals (Sourcing, Negotiating, Candidate Experience etc).
  • Strong relationship management skills with an ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers.
  • Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.
  • Familiarity and comfort with a data driven environment. Ability to use metrics to guide decision-making.
  • Partnership skills, action-oriented mind-set, and an ability to be responsive, tactful, and diplomatic.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at [email protected].

Top Skills

Analytics
Data Science
Machine Learning
Product Management
Software Engineering
HQ

Wayfair Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

4 Copley Place, Boston, MA, United States, 02116

Wayfair Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

500 Boylston St, Boston, MA, United States, 02116

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