Associate Recruiter (San Francisco based)

micro1; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an Associate Recruiter to source and secure top talent from a San Francisco base with remote work flexibility. You will build strong pipelines, manage end-to-end recruitment, and support hiring managers while attending SF career events bi-weekly to boost our employer brand.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of headhunting experience in startups or tech, exceptional sourcing skills, and a proven ability to work autonomously in a remote setting, with deep knowledge of the SF

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven headhunting and recruitment experience, preferably in startup or tech-focused organizations.
• Expertise in candidate sourcing, recruitment pipeline management, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to self-manage and deliver results in a remote work setting.
• Strong stakeholder communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.
• Deep familiarity with the San Francisco talent market and local recruiting channels.
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive amidst shifting priorities and fast-paced demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to attending and actively participating in in-person career events in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage top-tier candidates through various channels, including headhunting, networking, and digital platforms.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment pipeline, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations on talent strategy.
• Maintain and update accurate records in the applicant tracking system, reporting key recruitment metrics and progress.
• Self-manage priorities and deliverables while working remotely, demonstrating high autonomy and accountability.
• Represent our customer's team at San Francisco-based career fairs and industry events on a bi-weekly basis to enhance employer brand and connect with prospective talent.
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies to adapt to the evolving needs of a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills

Head hunting

Recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Recruiting analytics tools

Job description

Job title: Associate Recruiter (San Francisco based)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Join our team as a dynamic Associate Recruiter, leveraging your headhunting expertise to source and secure exceptional talent. This role is ideal for an energetic recruiting professional passionate about building robust pipelines and thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. While the primary work is remote, you’ll be based in San Francisco and play a pivotal role at local career fairs and events every 1-2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and engage top-tier candidates through various channels, including headhunting, networking, and digital platforms.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment pipeline, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations on talent strategy.
• Maintain and update accurate records in the applicant tracking system, reporting key recruitment metrics and progress.
• Self-manage priorities and deliverables while working remotely, demonstrating high autonomy and accountability.
• Represent our customer's team at San Francisco-based career fairs and industry events on a bi-weekly basis to enhance employer brand and connect with prospective talent.
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies to adapt to the evolving needs of a fast-paced startup environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of proven headhunting and recruitment experience, preferably in startup or tech-focused organizations.
• Expertise in candidate sourcing, recruitment pipeline management, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to self-manage and deliver results in a remote work setting.
• Strong stakeholder communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.
• Deep familiarity with the San Francisco talent market and local recruiting channels.
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive amidst shifting priorities and fast-paced demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to attending and actively participating in in-person career events in San Francisco.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting for high-growth startups or hyper-growth environments.
• Established network within the San Francisco technology ecosystem.
• Familiarity with modern applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics tools.