Recruiter

Arc Institute•Palo Alto, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Arc Institute is looking for a full-cycle Recruiter to join their growing team. This role will focus on hiring for a range of operations and support functions, with an opportunity to develop expertise in Life Sciences recruiting. The ideal candidate is an expert generalist recruiter who is curious about science and eager to expand into a new domain. The position involves owning the full recruiting process, building candidate pipelines, managing relationships with hiring managers, contributing to process improvement, and representing the institute's mission and values.

Requirements

5+ years of full cycle recruiting experience; in-house recruiting experience preferred
Demonstrated experience owning a diverse portfolio of roles across functions and levels
Strong sourcing and closing skills, with a track record of attracting and converting passive candidates
Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across functions and levels, including senior leaders, with confidence and credibility
Track record of acting as a true hiring partner — setting expectations, pushing back constructively when needed, and guiding hiring managers through the full recruiting process
Proficiency with an ATS (Greenhouse or similar) and a commitment to data integrity
Familiarity with sourcing and CRM tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Gem
Strong analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and wearing many hats in a growing organization
Collaborative, calm under pressure, and energized by team success
Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding hiring goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Curiosity about science and excitement to build expertise in Life Sciences recruiting.

Responsibilities

Own the full cycle recruiting process for a portfolio of roles across Operations and Life Science functional groups.
Build robust pipelines through active multi-channel sourcing, resume screening, interviewing, and offer closing.
Build strong relationships with a wide range of hiring managers across functions and seniority levels, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the recruiting process, including setting clear expectations, influencing interview and evaluation decisions, and keeping stakeholders aligned and accountable.
Contribute to building and iterating on efficient, scalable recruiting processes alongside the broader recruiting team.
Represent Arc's mission and values with every candidate interaction.