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Vector

Contract Recruiter

Posted 3 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
70K-100K Annually
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
70K-100K Annually
Mid level
The Contract Recruiter will drive the full-cycle recruitment process, engage candidates, partner with hiring managers, and manage talent pipelines while ensuring a great candidate experience.
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About Us

Vector builds mobile and web technology that makes freight move faster. Our platform is used by warehouses, distribution centers, and carriers to streamline check-ins, appointments, dock scheduling, and driver workflows.

About the Role

Talent Acquisition at Vector is responsible for finding exceptional talent, enabling our growth and ensuring ongoing success of our people. If you’re interested in growing your recruiting career and passionate about connecting talent with the right opportunity, we’d love to speak with you! This is an opportunity to move your recruiting career even further to build and grow alongside a growing team facing a big market opportunity. Now is the time to jump on board!

What You’ll Do

  • Own and drive the recruiting process full-cycle for your reqs, from opening a role, developing search strategies, moderating interviews, feedback and debrief discussions, to negotiating and closing candidates

  • Partner with hiring managers to define roles, candidate profiles, search parameters and closing strategies which lead to hiring qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds 

  • Research and map talent markets, gather intel, and build compelling outreach to engage candidates for Vector’s open positions across the company

  • Develop and foster qualified talent pipelines for a variety of positions across the team, monitor and cultivate your candidate pipeline for short and long term prospects

  • Help the team develop best practices and help build our processes and new initiatives as we scale

  • Effectively manage stages in ATS responding quickly and providing high touch communication to prospects and candidates

  • Go above and beyond to ensure each prospect or candidate has a great impression of Vector and positive experience regardless of the outcome

  • Leverage data to provide insight and improvements, and work to continuously improve our recruiting and hiring efforts

  • Mentor new talent staff and provide recruiting leadership as the company grows

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven record of success in full-cycle recruiting ideally with a mix of startup, established technology company, and/or recruiting agency background

  • Problem solver who drives the process forward to meet goals despite obstacles 

  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with hiring teams and stakeholders

  • Inquisitive by nature, curious beyond the ‘surface’ of our business and industry 

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - you’ll be making a first impression and will be expected to influence candidates to engage with us about our open roles

  • Fast learner, willing to adapt and do whatever it takes at a moment’s notice in order to jump on opportunities in a competitive fast-moving market

  • Thrives in fast moving, ambiguous environments 

  • Excellent at building authentic, professional relationships and being an ambassador for our employer brand

  • Conscientious and diligent about results & following through on your commitments & goals

  • Bonus points: familiarity with ATS (i.e. Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, etc)

Benefits

  • Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life & Disability Insurance

  • Flexible Paid Time Off

  • Stock Options

  • Remote Work

  • Amazing teammates & supportive culture

  • Flat org structure, offering startup growth & learning paths

Salary Range

$70,000 - $100,000 USD

Individual pay depends on various factors, such as role level, relevant experience and skills, and location.


Top Skills

Ashby
Ats
Greenhouse
Lever

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