Sama

Recruiting Associate

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Professional Coaching, Human Resources, RecruitmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess experience in Recruiting, HR, or a demanding administrative role with coordination of various stakeholders, and preferably have corporate experience within financial services, professional services, or similar industries. Knowledge of executive coaching is beneficial, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action is required.

Responsibilities

As the Recruiting Associate, you will be responsible for sourcing exceptional candidates using ATS (Workable), LinkedIn, and job boards, liaising with internal teams to understand hiring needs and share insights, utilizing data and analytics to monitor hiring and develop strategies, and providing operational support to the Co-Founders, including calendar management and onboarding process coordination. Organizing events is a plus, and the role involves communicating new joiners and supporting the onboarding process.

Skills

Candidate sourcing
Interview coordination
Background checks
Onboarding process
Relationship building
Engagement and empowerment

Sama

Ethical data annotation and model evaluation

About Sama

Sama provides data annotation and model evaluation services specifically for applications in computer vision and generative AI. Their platform uses machine learning to deliver high-quality data insights, which helps companies reduce the risk of AI model failures and lower overall costs. What sets Sama apart from its competitors is its commitment to ethical practices and social impact; as a Certified B-Corp, the company focuses on improving employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work. Sama has successfully assisted over 65,000 people in overcoming poverty while serving major clients, including 25% of Fortune 50 companies like GM, Ford, Microsoft, and Google. The company's goal is to combine business success with social good, ensuring that their services not only meet the needs of large enterprises but also contribute positively to society.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$82.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Social Impact, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Sabbatical Leave

Risks

Legal challenges in Kenya could harm Sama's reputation and incur financial liabilities.
Rapid AGI development may disrupt Sama's data annotation-focused business model.
Cultural challenges in University of Nairobi partnership may affect collaboration success.

Differentiation

Sama is a Certified B-Corp, emphasizing ethical AI and social impact.
The company serves 25% of Fortune 50 companies, including GM, Ford, and Google.
Sama specializes in diverse data annotation, including image, video, and sensor data.

Upsides

Sama's multi-cloud integration speeds up project onboarding by 7x, enhancing efficiency.
Partnership with University of Nairobi expands talent pool and fosters innovation.
Winning the 2023 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Award boosts Sama's credibility.

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