Talent Acquisition Partner

Summary

Join RapidSOS as a Talent Acquisition Partner and play a pivotal role in attracting and hiring top talent. You will own the full-cycle recruitment process, building relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Working within the People Team, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative recruiting strategies and enhance candidate experience. This fast-paced role requires expertise in sourcing, engaging, and securing exceptional individuals. You will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and leverage data and technology for optimal hiring practices. RapidSOS offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including equity participation, in a dynamic and flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting within a high-growth, fast-paced environment, ideally with a focus on GTM & corporate roles
• Proven ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies that drive high-quality hires
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams, while establishing and maintaining effective relationships with hiring managers and candidates at all levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools, ideally Greenhouse
• Showcases a growth mindset and adaptability; ability to shift tasks and priorities when circumstances change
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• No ego - our team believes in “purpose over pride” where no task is beneath us
• Passion for DEI hiring initiatives and enhancing candidate experience

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for key roles across primarily go-to-market and corporate teams
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and develop effective hiring strategies
• Take the lead in creating and implementing structured interview processes to ensure fair and consistent candidate evaluation
• Guide and coach hiring managers on asking effective, behavior-based interview questions to uncover the right talent
• Proactively build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through various sourcing methods, including networking and outreach
• Conduct insightful and engaging interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and cultural match
• Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and a positive interaction
• Drive offer negotiations and facilitate the closing process to secure top talent
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in all hiring strategies and practices
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition and interview techniques
• Contribute to employer branding efforts to attract high-quality candidates
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement in the talent acquisition process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in early-stage startups, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments
• Previous experience working in a recruitment agency environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation
• A dynamic, flexible and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team