[Remote] Recruiter at Formic

United States

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Requirements

3–7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Demonstrated strength in sourcing and engaging passive, high-caliber talent
Experience recruiting in a startup or high-growth environment
Ability to navigate shifting priorities, evolving role scopes, and imperfect information
Ability to work closely with lean teams where each hire directly affects execution capacity
Ability to craft talent strategies without relying on large-company resources, brand awareness, or established pipelines
Ability to make judgment calls on candidates' adaptability, learning velocity, and ability to take ownership
Ability to recognize when a candidate can excel in ambiguity, wear multiple hats, and scale with the team

Responsibilities

Source, assess, and guide candidates through the hiring process
Partner with hiring managers and People leadership to define role requirements, understand team needs, and identify talent capable of driving meaningful results
Build targeted sourcing strategies for technical, operational, and business roles
Conduct deep, thoughtful candidate screens to uncover capabilities, working style, problem-solving approach, and potential contributions
Map talent markets for priority roles and identify patterns that influence hiring strategy, candidate fit, and the sequencing of future hires
Create candidate pipelines that anticipate upcoming needs across various functions
Maintain active, ongoing relationships with high-potential candidates and surface them as the business evolves
Guide interview teams to assess what truly matters for the role and to differentiate between skill, potential, and fit-for-stage
Ensure candidates experience a clear, transparent process with strong communication and well-structured coordination at each step
Represent Formic authentically, with a clear understanding of how culture, mission, and expectations should be communicated to prospective hires

Formic

Affordable factory automation solutions on demand

About Formic

Formic makes factory automation accessible and affordable for businesses by offering flexible automation solutions without significant upfront costs. Clients pay a low hourly rate for the use of automation systems, while Formic manages deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. The company tailors its solutions to meet specific client needs and provides 24/7 support, ensuring high reliability with a historical uptime of 99%. Formic's goal is to simplify the automation process, helping businesses improve efficiency and reduce labor costs.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$57.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

99% coverage for Medical, dental, & vision insurance plans (75% coverage for dependents)

Life insurance, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Equity

Company-sponsored 401k

$2,000 Home office allowance

Monthly phone & internet reimbursement

Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays

Bi-annual all-company retreats

Risks

Competition from established players like Waymo could overshadow Formic's market presence.

Rapid technological advancements may render Formic's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Economic downturns could challenge Formic's pay-as-you-go revenue model.

Differentiation

Formic offers a pay-as-you-go model for automation, reducing financial risk.

The company provides 24/7 monitoring and maintenance, ensuring 99% uptime for clients.

Formic's tailored solutions adapt to specific client needs, enhancing operational efficiency.

Upsides

Formic secured $27.4 million in Series A financing, boosting growth potential.

Partnership with Mitsubishi enhances Formic's automation expertise and customer value.

Strategic leadership additions focus on scaling operations and financial infrastructure.

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