Contract Technical Recruiter

Headway

4d•$80 - $100

About The Position

Headway's mission is to build a new mental healthcare system that everyone can access by addressing the barrier of insurance. They have automated the administrative work involved in credentialing, claims, and payment reconciliation. Over 75,000 providers use their software across all 50 states, serving over 1 million patients. Headway is developing tools for therapists to manage their practices, improving the experience of finding a therapist, and investing in platform foundations for scalability. They are a Series D company with over $325M in funding and are seeking exceptional individuals to help achieve their mission and make this the most meaningful experience of their careers. This role specifically supports building engineering teams for the company's next stage of growth, focusing on attracting, engaging, and closing high-quality candidates.

Requirements

3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth, tech-enabled environments (in-house, agency, or relevant experience).
Proven ability to learn new domains quickly and efficiently.
Operate as a strategic and positive partner to stakeholders, maintaining progress and acting as a collaborator.
Ability to break down complex searches into clear plans, diagnose challenges, and propose solutions proactively.
Manage multiple workstreams with structure, balancing high volume with attention to detail and predictable execution.
Think creatively about sourcing and outreach to find and engage top technical talent.
Focus on operational excellence, continuously improving workflows and reducing friction for candidates and stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and with presence, whether aligning with hiring managers or guiding candidates.

Responsibilities

Support full-cycle searches across the engineering organization, including aggressive sourcing and strategic closing.
Partner closely with Senior Recruiters, coordinators, interviewers, and hiring managers on the Engineering Recruiting team.
Act as a strategic and adaptable partner to hiring managers, refining approaches and processes to accelerate progress.
Build high-quality candidate pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies.
Ensure a consistent, structured, and inclusive candidate process that raises the hiring bar.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire process.