Senior Recruiter

Summary

Join DroneDeploy as a Senior Recruiter and lead the full-cycle talent acquisition process, driving strategic hiring initiatives. Reporting to the Head of People Operations, you will partner with hiring managers, deliver exceptional candidate experiences, and efficiently fill technical and non-technical positions. This remote role, targeting candidates in the U.S. (west of Texas), is crucial to DroneDeploy's growth. You will manage full-cycle recruitment, build strong partnerships with hiring managers, craft engaging job descriptions, and execute tailored recruitment strategies. You will also ensure a positive candidate experience, track recruiting metrics, and continuously enhance recruitment practices. This role offers a remote-first environment and various benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of in-house recruiting experience, in SaaS and fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to fill 10–15 roles per quarter across technical and non-technical, leadership, and IC positions
• Expertise in sourcing and managing candidates using Lever (or comparable Applicant Tracking Software)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Data-driven approach with experience tracking and reporting recruiting metrics
• Solid understanding of best practices in hiring
• Self-motivated and collaborative, able to work independently in a remote-first environment
• Experience with employer branding strategies and recruitment marketing
• A knack for mentoring and coaching hiring teams
• Specialize with targeted and specialized recruitment for niche skill sets
• Proven ability to curate and execute targeted recruitment strategies to secure top talent with niche skill sets
• Comfortable working Pacific Time Zone overlapping hours and accommodating multiple time zones
• Available to occasionally travel domestically for meetings, conferences, or company events

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates across various roles (technical, non-technical, IC, and leadership positions)
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and hiring goals
• Craft accurate, engaging job descriptions and develop comprehensive interview kits
• Build and execute tailored recruitment strategies to attract top talent, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, and employee referrals
• Ensure a positive, engaging candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
• Conduct structured interviews and guide hiring teams in best practices for interviewing and selection
• Track, analyze and report recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness) to drive process improvements
• Develop and maintain an active pipeline of candidates for current and future hiring needs
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting our culture, mission, values, total reward offerings to candidates
• Continuously enhance recruitment practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance
• Stay current on industry trends and apply them to improve recruitment strategies
• Provide interview training and mentorship to hiring teams to strengthen their recruiting skills

Benefits

• Innovative Company Culture – Thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration
• Drone Pilot Certification – Get certified and develop unique skills with our support
• Flexible Work Options – Enjoy flexibility with both your schedule and work location
• Family Paid Leave – Supporting you and your family when it matters most
• Top-Tier Healthcare Benefits – Comprehensive health coverage designed to support your well-being
• Professional Development & Career Growth – Opportunities to advance and grow in your career
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and stay balanced
• Employee Referral Bonus – Help us grow the team and get rewarded for great referrals