Technical Recruiter (Contract)
About The Position
Pivotal is seeking a recruiter with full-cycle recruiting experience and a record of finding and onboarding technical and engineering talent. The recruiter will work regularly with department managers, proactively identify future hiring needs, and help attract, hire, and retain employees while building a strong talent pipeline. The ideal candidate has some HR background and experience sourcing and closing technical and engineering candidates. The role is onsite at Pivotal’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. The hourly pay range is $60–$70. Pivotal offers medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company may use AI tools to support parts of hiring, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a recruiter for engineering and other disciplines, including software, web development, and embedded roles; experience may be as an in-house recruiter or staffing-agency recruiter.
- Hands-on experience with selection processes such as phone interviews and reference checks.
- Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Candidate Management Systems (CMS).
- Hands-on experience with recruiting software, including LinkedIn Recruiter, and with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field, or commensurate related experience.
- Eligible for employment in the United States.
- Willingness to work onsite at the headquarters in Palo Alto, California.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement the overall recruiting strategy.
- Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications.
- Perform job and task analyses to document job requirements and objectives.
- Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards, colleges, and other sources.
- Source and recruit candidates.
- Screen candidate resumes and job applications.
- Conduct interviews using reliable recruiting and selection tools and methods to evaluate candidates within schedule.
- Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
- Provide analytical, well-documented recruiting reports to the team.
- Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.
- Champion the company’s “best place to work” reputation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
