Senior Technical Recruiter

$150,000 - $175,000/Yr

Brimstone - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Oakland, CA

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

As the Senior Technical Recruiter specializing in hard science and engineering roles, you will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top-tier talent to support our research and development efforts. You will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and build a robust pipeline of candidates. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for connecting talented professionals with exciting career opportunities. This is a hybrid role out of the Oakland lab.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full cycle end-to-end recruiting from sourcing to post-offer acceptance
• Partner and collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and urgency of hiring needs to develop comprehensive job descriptions
• Understand the Brimstone process and make compelling pitches to excite candidates about Brimstone's product and mission
• Utilize various sourcing techniques, including online job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates
• Evaluate candidates' technical competencies, qualifications, experience, and cultural addition through thorough interviews and assessments
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process
• Collect and analyze feedback from interviewers to make informed hiring decisions
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, keeping them engaged and informed throughout the recruitment process
• Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and networking functions to expand talent pipelines and promote employer brand awareness
• Partner with members of the People Operations team and hiring managers to develop innovative recruitment strategies and best practices
• Provide guidance, support, and training to hiring managers and team members on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and selection processes
• Track key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and source effectiveness, to measure the success of recruitment efforts
• Generate regular reports and analytics to identify trends, optimize recruitment strategies, and make data-driven decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a hard science, including but not limited to chemistry or engineering
• 5-plus years of experience as a technical recruiter, within the field of climate technology or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of scientific and technical concepts, with the ability to assess candidates' qualifications and skills effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with candidates and hiring teams
• Knowledge of ATS system (Ashby preferable) and other recruitment tools
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work on multiple projects at once, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and selection processes

Benefits

• Salary range for this role is $150,000 - 175,000 per year
• Company equity
• 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Mental health benefits
• Generous paid time off policy
• 12-weeks of parental leave
• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change