Lead Technical Recruiter

$155,000 - $185,000/Yr

Forbius ® - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

About the position

As a Lead Technical Recruiter at Formation Bio, you will play a crucial role in attracting and securing top tech talent for the engineering and product teams. This position involves developing and executing comprehensive recruiting strategies to meet ambitious hiring goals, sourcing and screening candidates, and ensuring a seamless recruitment process. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine recruitment strategies and act as a strategic partner in advising on market trends and best practices in tech recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own requisition load, including sourcing, screening, and making offers to candidates.
• Meet internal stakeholders to discuss headcount, new requisitions, and hiring strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for hiring needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to prioritize roles and work together to achieve hiring targets.
• Act as a thought leader on tech talent, identifying and participating in events, partnerships, and other initiatives to discover new candidate channels.
• Support and drive talent process improvements, leveraging data to enhance recruitment strategies.
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies to attract top tech talent.
• Stay at the forefront of AI and tech advancements to ensure we attract the best talent in the industry.
• Organize and participate in tech career fairs and other industry events to connect with potential candidates.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and report on recruitment effectiveness.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in tech recruiting, with a focus on in-house recruitment for tech-based startups, preferably those specializing in AI.
• Experience filling roles at all levels, from senior engineers to management.
• Experience being a true business partner advising directors, VPs, and CTOs.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering recruiting projects that elevated the overall hiring process.
• Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates.
• A data-oriented approach to recruitment, with the ability to analyze and leverage data to improve talent processes.
• Passion for staying at the forefront of AI and technology, continuously seeking innovative methods to attract top talent.
• Ability to multi-task and operate with little direction while remaining an active team member.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation relative to the New York City market.
• Equity options.
• Generous perks.
• Location flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package.