About the position
BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, dedicated to making dogs and their humans happy. Since 2011, we’ve been on a mission to create the best products, services, and content for dogs everywhere. From BarkBox and Super Chewer subscriptions to BARK Food and Bright dental solutions, we design toys, treats, and wellness products tailored to every pup’s unique needs. Partnering with retailers like Target, Amazon, and Chewy, we bring joy to millions of dogs through innovative, high-quality offerings. At BARK, we’re always sniffing out ways to improve life for dogs and their humans. By leveraging data and cutting-edge technology, we deepen our understanding of what makes every dog special, crafting experiences that inspire tail wags. Life is better with dogs, and we’re looking for passionate, creative individuals to help us build a future where every dog can lead a healthy, happy life. Join us in putting dogs first—just as they deserve. Learn more at BARK.co.
Responsibilities
- Full cycle recruiting for business functional roles, specifically across Marketing, Creative, Sales & Finance.
- Conduct intake meetings, create robust job and candidate specifications, set research and talent engagement strategies, qualify and present candidates, manage the interview process, conduct debrief meetings, negotiate offers, and develop customized closing strategies leveraging internal resources.
- Research, identify, and develop relationships with prospective candidates through targeted company research, passive outreach, industry networking, and internal sources.
- Lead efforts to strategically build and maintain a network of active candidates and passive prospects through dedicated market research and ongoing relationship management.
- Deliver qualified diverse pipelines for active roles, as well as actively network and establish strong relationships with diverse candidates and organizations to build a passive pipeline.
- Research AI recruiting strategies and implement them across the team and organization.
- Successfully develop a process for identifying and qualifying AI skills within our interview process.
- Weave AI forward branding into all talent brand activities.
- Have a knowledge base of AI that establishes credibility with AI candidates.
- Design and execute recruiting processes and strategies for entire Talent Team.
- Develop a road map and launch recruiting programs including advanced interview and process training for both recruiters and hiring managers, systems/tools enhancements and budget management, process documentation and comms, external talent brand updates, candidate and hiring manager experience optimization, and tracking results.
- Partner with TA Management to help drive a culture of continuous improvement and development by identifying and understanding team pain points; implement operational solutions and training.
- Own ATS System (Greenhouse) with commitment to system optimization.
- Work with our Brand team to develop talent-social media for sites such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Built In, etc., strengthening BARK’s image as an employer.
- Monitor talent-social media pages for reviews and engagement and assist with the BARK response strategy.
- Ownership of BARK’s career site & job descriptions.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of full cycle G&A recruiting experience (preference for those who have worked across Marketing, Sales, Creative & Finance functions).
- Experience across both agency and in house settings preferred.
- 1+ years of experience with Greenhouse (ATS System).
- Experience in a startup environment strongly preferred.
- Experience successfully implementing AI skills/tools into your recruiting workflows a must.
- Experience using talent and market insights and data to influence decisions with executive-level audiences.
- Track record of building trusted relationships with senior hiring managers and cross-functional partners.
- Experience owning and managing complex projects from design through launch.
- Experience interacting with Talent Branding sites such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Medium, Built In, etc.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with UKG and Tableau a plus!
Benefits
- Health insurance for both you and your pup.
- 401k.
- Wonderful team lunches.
- Cold brew on tap.
- A dog to pet anytime you wish.
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