Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Join Cobalt's growing team as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, working remotely from the Central or East Coast U.S. This full-cycle recruitment role involves partnering with hiring managers to identify talent needs, manage the entire hiring process, and proactively source candidates. You will utilize various channels to find top-tier candidates, conduct interviews, negotiate offers, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience. You'll also contribute to process improvement and employer brand promotion. This position requires 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a focus on GTM and/or technical roles, and a strong understanding of the recruitment process. Cobalt offers competitive compensation, equity, and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) or pension, paid time off, parental leave, and stipends for wellness, work-from-home equipment, and learning & development.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a focus on Go-to-Market (GTM) teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) and/or technical roles (e.g., Engineers, Product Managers). 2-3 years security experience, preferably in Cyber security
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
• Ability to assess both technical and non-technical talent for role fit and cultural alignment
• Expertise in using recruiting platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, etc.)
• Solid understanding of the interview process, including conducting phone screens, technical assessments, and behavioral interviews
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders
• Ability to successfully negotiate offers, handle candidate objections, and close talent effectively
• A proactive mindset with a passion for optimizing processes and improving team results
• Comfort working in a dynamic and evolving environment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results
• Strong alignment with Cobalt’s values of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers: Collaborate with GTM and technical hiring managers to understand team needs, define job descriptions, and set hiring priorities
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and resume screening to interviews, offer negotiation, and closing
• Proactive Candidate Sourcing: Utilize a variety of sourcing channels to identify top-tier candidates, including direct outreach, job boards, and social media
• Screening & Interviews: Conduct initial phone and video interviews, assess candidate skills and cultural fit, and ensure timely feedback throughout the interview process
• Offer Negotiation & Closing: Extend offers to candidates, negotiate terms, and close top talent to join the team
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to our recruiting processes, tools, and strategies to drive better results and enhance the candidate experience
• Brand Awareness: Assist in promoting Cobalt’s employer brand and employer value proposition to attract diverse and top-tier candidates

Benefits

• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU)
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
• Wellness stipends
• Work-from-home equipment & wifi stipends
• Learning & development stipends
• Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave