At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
Our Talent team’s mission is to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes by creating an inclusive, engaging experience for candidates and employees alike. We identify and attract top talent, with a strong focus on early-career professionals and internal mobility.
We are hiring a Recruiter to help build our next generation of high-potential talent. You’ll focus primarily on high-volume hiring for Sales and Operations / GTM roles. You’ll own many candidate screens each day, help us scale our internal mobility culture, and bring fresh recruiting ideas to the table. If you are polished, detail-minded, motivated to build, and excited by volume + impact, this is your role.
You WillOwn full recruiting cycles — with a focus on early-career / entry-level hires
Source and engage high-potential candidates (new grads, 1–3 years’ experience) to build robust pipelines.
Conduct a high volume of candidate screens daily, while maintaining consistency and candidate experience.
Partner with hiring managers and the recruiting team to plan hiring strategies, manage priorities, and deliver results.
Monitor recruiting metrics, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements.
Serve as an ambassador of our employer brand — design outreach campaigns, referral initiatives, etc.
Experiment with and adopt modern recruiting tools (automation, AI-assisted sourcing, outreach personalization).
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of recruiting experience (in-house or agency), ideally with some exposure to high volume hiring.
Exceptional organization skills; ability to track many parallel processes without dropping balls.
Strong verbal and written communication skills — you’ll represent Flexport to many early-career candidates.
Detail orientation, especially in managing data, candidate handoffs, and feedback loops.
Comfort working with metrics and data — you’ll use them to optimize your work.
A growth mindset — you enjoy learning, adapting, and improving processes.
Experience with sourcing automation tools, personalization of outreach, or employer branding initiatives.
- Hands-on recruiting impact — you’ll directly shape our early-career and GTM talent pipeline.
Internal mobility focus — many of our hires transition into other roles; you’ll help map and support career paths within the company.
Cross-functional exposure — by focusing on GTM and operations, you’ll learn how different business areas run.
Modern tools + experimentation — we encourage testing new sourcing / recruiting tech (e.g. AI-assisted tools, personalization, automation) to improve velocity and quality.
Mentorship and growth — you’ll be developing under experienced recruiting leaders, with a clear path to senior recruiter / recruiting lead roles.
Culture that values feedback, creativity, and iteration — your ideas will be taken seriously, and you’ll have space to try new things.
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At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Flexport Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
333 N. Green St 12th Floor, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
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