Senior Technical Recruiter

Braze•Chicago, IL

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a world-class Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling our Product, Design, and Engineering (PDE) teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about designing and executing customized recruiting strategies and will serve as a key Talent Partner for hiring managers, managing all aspects of the hiring process. This role requires managing high-volume, high-impact searches with minimal supervision, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness. The Senior Technical Recruiter will develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies, leveraging data from tools like Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to enhance our practices. They will act as a strategic partner to stakeholders, facilitate dialogue, and identify novel sourcing techniques. A strong focus will be placed on maintaining an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring all technical candidates feel respected and informed. The role also involves driving new operational processes within the Talent Acquisition team with a solution-oriented mindset, acting as a change agent to encourage adoption of new processes, and collaborating seamlessly across departments. Mentoring junior team members and leading by example are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment, ideally with a high-growth startup
Successful track record of hiring technical talent, with experience across skillsets including software engineering, product management, and design
Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to use data effectively to drive strategic decisions
Proven experience in independently partnering with and influencing executive leadership on hiring initiatives
Strong knowledge and interest in technology and engineering

Responsibilities

Manage high-volume, high-impact searches with minimal guidance, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving and resourcefulness across all stages of the hiring journey
Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies by leveraging data from tools like Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve our practices
Serve as a strategic partner to your stakeholders by facilitating dialogue
Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques to elevate your searches
Act as a thought partner to your hiring managers across all organizational levels, including executive leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders
Maintain a stellar candidate experience at every stage, ensuring each technical candidate feels respected, valued, and well-informed
Drive new and impactful operational processes within the TA team, embracing a solution-oriented and growth mindset to solve complex scenarios
Act as a Change Agent, effectively communicating the rationale behind new processes and enabling and encouraging others to adapt to them
Seamlessly work across departments, offering support to other teams during hiring spikes
Mentor and guide more junior team members, leading by example and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace

Benefits

Equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs)
Competitive compensation
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®