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Apptronik

Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract)

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Austin, TX
Senior level
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Hybrid
Austin, TX
Senior level
Conduct full-cycle recruiting for technical and corporate roles in a fast-growing robotics company. Partner with leaders and hiring managers on role scoping, hiring strategy, candidate calibration, and market insights. Source and assess candidates, manage pipelines, coordinate interviews and pre-employment processes, negotiate offers, and ensure a high-touch candidate experience. Maintain accurate applicant tracking data and provide proactive, data-informed updates throughout each search.
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Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

JOB SUMMARY 

We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter (6-month minimum) to support hiring across the company, spanning both technical and corporate roles. This person will own varied, complex searches from intake through offer acceptance and act as a consultative partner to hiring managers. The ideal candidate is an experienced full-cycle recruiter with a track record in a high-growth environment, a clear and proactive communicator, and a sharp business sense, who can manage multiple searches of differing scope and seniority at once.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Partner with leadership and hiring managers across the company to understand business needs, and advise on hiring strategy, role scoping, timelines, and market realities rather than simply taking requisitions.
  • Own a mix of full-lifecycle searches for technical and corporate roles of varying complexity and seniority, from intake through offer acceptance.
  • Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach, tailoring the approach to each talent market.
  • Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews, assessing skills, experience, and alignment with company values.
  • Run intake and debrief sessions with hiring managers to define success criteria, calibrate on candidates, and keep searches moving.
  • Manage candidate pipelines actively, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring a high-touch, professional experience for every candidate.
  • Communicate clearly and proactively with hiring managers, interviewers, and the People team, including regular, data-informed updates on pipeline health, risks, and market conditions.
  • Negotiate offers and coordinate pre-employment processes through close.
  • Maintain accurate data and compliance in our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven success running full-cycle searches across a broad mix of roles, technical and non-technical, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Consultative mindset and strong business acumen; able to push back constructively, shape hiring plans, and connect each search to company goals.
  • Clear, proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being chased.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with leadership and cross-functional hiring managers.
  • Hands-on sourcing skills and the ability to build your own talent pipeline for niche or competitive roles.
  • Versatile and adaptable; comfortable managing several searches of differing complexity at the same time.
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby).
  • Embodies the company values of Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting a mix of technical and non technical teams within a product focused company.
  • Experience supporting multiple functions and role types at once in a high-growth or startup environment.
  • Proven track record of closing complex, senior-level individual contributor and leadership roles across varied business and technical teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
  • Hearing and speech to communicate


*This is a direct hire.  Please, no outside Agency solicitations. 

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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