Technical Recruiter

Job Title: Technical Recruiter (Mid-level)

About Sierra Studio

Sierra Studio is an innovative product development firm dedicated to empowering founders and business leaders in their quest to create impactful, meaningful products. We have a relentless commitment to creating world-class user experiences built on sound technical foundations. As a company created by a Venture Studio in Los Angeles, we foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, offering our team members the unique opportunity to be part of ideating, validating, and launching new companies.

We also offer innovative staffing solutions. We pre-vet top talent through thorough technical evaluations, saving our clients significant time and money in their hiring processes. Our ecosystem specializes in connecting talented Brazilian professionals with exciting career opportunities in a highly-vetted small community of growing companies in the US. This approach provides access to a highly skilled workforce at competitive rates, while ensuring precise matches between exceptional candidates and our clients' needs.

At Sierra, we value diversity and care deeply about the people we work with, knowing that building high-trust relationships is the key to long-term success.

Position Summary

As a Technical Recruiter at Sierra Studio, you will be instrumental in building and scaling our talent pipeline, focusing on technical roles. You'll work closely with hiring managers, leadership, and the people operations team to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring a seamless hiring process and contributing to the growth of Sierra's people operations department. You'll be responsible for sourcing, screening, and attracting top-tier talent, particularly from the Brazilian market, to connect with exciting opportunities in our vetted community of US-based companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-led end-to-end recruitment processes: Own the full-cycle recruiting process for various technical and creative roles, from sourcing and screening to interviewing. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop effective hiring strategies and job descriptions.

• Source top talent: Utilize creative sourcing techniques to identify and attract qualified candidates. Go beyond common tools like LinkedIn Recruiter to find passive candidates and build a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

• Conduct thorough candidate evaluations: Review resumes, evaluate qualifications, skills, and experiences, and conduct interviews to assess technical fit and alignment with company culture. Provide timely feedback and support to ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Maintain data integrity and compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure data integrity and compliance. Conduct regular reporting and analysis of recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize hiring processes.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience recruiting for technical and creative roles, including software, hardware, research, and design

• Proven track record of working in both small and large tech companies

• Proficiency in using Ashby or similar ATS

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to conduct thorough resume reviews, evaluating qualifications, skills, and experiences

• Expertise in sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and cultural fit

• Creativity and effectiveness in talent sourcing, utilizing methods beyond common tools like LinkedIn Recruiter

• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards for structured hiring processes, assessments, documentation, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience

• Skill in building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in recruitment matters

• Excellent prioritization and time-management skills, capable of handling multiple positions with varying scopes simultaneously

• Collaborative mindset in working with the people operations team to develop strategies, plan weekly activities, maintain up-to-date HR metrics, and assist with HR management and people-related matters

• Previous experience in technical roles and interested in AI technologies are a strong asset

Personal Attributes

We seek a self-motivated individual with a proactive attitude. We try to keep our egos out of the workplace, so we are looking for someone who values learning and doesn’t mind being wrong. Given our fast-paced and dynamic environment, excellent upfront communication skills are a must for this role. The ideal candidate should be able to take ownership of the process and build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a seamless and positive recruitment experience.

Why Join Us?

At Sierra Studio, we believe in nurturing talent and cultivating a good vibe in our workplace. We seek inclusion and embrace our differences. Our goal is to empower the world around us, and that starts by empowering each other. We’re all about “growth mindset”, and we look to magnify our strengths, take chances, and always learn from our mistakes. We don’t try to fit our teammates into boxes, and instead we understand that each person has their own unique set of skills and values that they bring to the table. If you join us, we’ll embrace who you are today, and give you the space and tools to keep growing.

Why Join Us?

1,5 - 2,5K USD / month depending on english skills, cultural fit and expertise.