Candidate Experience Lead

Job Summary:
We want to bring on a highly skilled Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our recruitment processes and support the growth of our company. This role is ideal for someone with a strong recruitment background who can thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment. The right candidate will bring leadership ability, excellent interviewing skills, and the flexibility to adopt new technologies, including AI, to improve our recruitment strategies. It also calls for strong communication and account management skills, since you'll be working with clients to make sure their hiring needs are met. Availability to work late hours or weekends, when required, is essential in this fast-paced role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage recruitment efforts for multiple roles across different departments, including high-volume positions, while keeping a busy schedule.
• Build and run effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent, drawing on AI tools and other innovative platforms.
• Carry out structured interviews and assessments to weigh candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and skills.
• Work closely with department heads to understand hiring needs and put together job descriptions and candidate profiles.
• Act as an account manager, keeping strong communication with clients to understand their specific recruitment needs and make sure we meet their expectations.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment, keeping hiring processes timely and efficient.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, giving them a positive experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Dig into recruitment data to fine-tune hiring processes, raise candidate quality, and drive efficiency.
• Keep up with recruitment trends, including AI tools, and continuously improve processes.
• Give leadership and guidance to junior recruiters, supporting team growth and skill development.
• Take part in frequent meetings, both internally and with candidates, keeping communication clear and relationships strong.
• Take part in frequent meetings, both internally and with clients and candidates, keeping communication clear and relationships strong.
• Be available to work late nights or weekends if required, to meet the demands of a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• A strong grasp of the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Recent remote work experience (not only during COVID) is a must!
• Proven ability to lead and work in a team-oriented environment, with strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment with shifting priorities.
• Availability to work late hours or weekends if needed - a MUST.
• Experience with AI-powered recruitment tools and the ability to put them to work streamlining processes.
• Comfortable holding frequent meetings and engaging with a variety of people.
• Being a "people person" is key.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients in an account management capacity.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple positions at once.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on results.

Bonus: Experience working at a recruitment company or VA agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting virtual assistants or remote workers.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms like LinkedIn, Upwork, and online job boards.
• Prior experience working in a high-growth startup environment.

Why Join Us?

• A chance to make a direct impact on the growth of a fast-moving company.
• Work in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative team.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.