Contract Senior Technical Recruiter

Employment Type: Freelance Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension) Hourly Rate: $80 - $89

Position Overview

We are seeking a Contract Senior Technical Recruiter to join our dynamic Talent team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience sourcing and hiring high-caliber technical talent across various disciplines, such as software engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. This role is pivotal for managing senior-level searches, engaging with VP+ and C-suite stakeholders, and building effective partnerships across the Tech and People organizations. You will play a critical role in shaping our team by identifying and engaging talent that contributes to the diversity and success of our teams at Ro and by facilitating a seamless hiring process.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles, from job requisition to offer acceptance.
• Lead and implement innovative recruitment strategies and develop targeted outreach plans to identify and attract exceptional technical talent.

Talent Sourcing & Diversity

• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, AI-driven approaches, and niche job platforms, to proactively build talent pipelines.
• Champion and embed diversity-focused sourcing strategies to attract and engage a diverse candidate pool, ensuring inclusive hiring practices that align with our commitment to building a diverse workforce.

Stakeholder Management & Team Collaboration

• Engage and build relationships with stakeholders across the Tech org, including VP+ and C-suite leadership.
• Adopt a consultative approach and provide expert guidance to hiring managers and other key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the People and Talent teams.

Process Design & Optimization

• Design and own structured, competency-based interview practices and refine processes to optimize candidate experience and recruiting impact.

Data-Driven Insights

• Analyze recruiting metrics, including pipeline and sourcing conversion rates, to identify roadblocks and develop strategic solutions.
• Use these insights to engage stakeholders and drive improvements in the hiring process.

Requirements

Experience

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Subject-matter expertise in Software Engineering, Mobile (iOS), Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
• Experience and success in scaling startups or high-growth companies with evolving processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to effectively partner with, guide, and coach hiring managers, interviewers, and other key stakeholders. Experience working closely with senior leadership and People Partners.
• Sourcing Expertise: Expert-level sourcing capabilities using creative, multi-platform strategies.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Process Design & Ownership: Deep understanding of structured interview processes, competency-based evaluations, and recruitment process optimization. Proven experience successfully driving and implementing these practices.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruiting process.
• Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment metrics to assess and improve recruitment processes.

Compensation Details

The hourly rate for new hires in this position is $80-$89. When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These considerations may cause your compensation to vary.