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A Technical Recruiter works for a company or organization to recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. Specializes in recruitment for technical positions, such as IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, etc.
$86,965 / year median in Massachusetts
-12% projected decline
Job Description
We're hiring a Technical Recruiter for a full-time opportunity based in Somerville, MA. This role is with a rapidly growing venture-backed technology startup developing AI-powered industrial automation solutions that help manufacturers improve efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance. You'll play a key role in scaling the organization by recruiting top engineering and business talent while helping build the people processes that support long-term growth. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact at a company entering an exciting stage of growth. You'll own the full recruiting lifecycle, partner closely with executive leadership, and help shape the company's hiring strategy, culture, and employee experience. If you're passionate about building exceptional teams, thrive in fast-paced startup environments, and enjoy creating recruiting processes from the ground up, this role offers significant ownership, visibility, and career growth. Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience Experience recruiting technical talent in high-growth startup environments Proven experience sourcing passive candidates through multiple channels Experience managing high-volume recruiting while maintaining a high hiring bar Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and leadership Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Desired Skills & Experience Experience recruiting across both technical and corporate functions Employer branding and recruiting marketing experience Experience implementing or managing HRIS platforms Exposure to compensation planning or organizational design Experience with onboarding and employee experience initiatives HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) Startup or venture-backed company experience Passion for building scalable recruiting processes What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 50% Full-Cycle Recruiting 20% Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development 15% Recruiting Operations & HR Systems 15% Employer Branding & People Programs Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands On 10% Management Duties 20% Team Collaboration The Offer $85,000-$140,000 Base Salary Bonus Eligible Equity Eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off (Flexible PTO) 12 Paid Company Holidays 401(k) with Company Match Transportation Benefit Health & Wellness Stipend Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Professional Development & Conference Budget Equity Participation Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.