Hybrid Full-Cycle Recruiter — GTM & Ops

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (stock options)

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking a talented Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting across GTM and G&A teams. You’ll act as a generalist, aligning hiring strategies with business priorities and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

The role is based in San Mateo with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) and some remote options for well-aligned candidates. You will build relationships with hiring managers, source top talent, and drive scalable recruiting processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience for GTM, G&A, and/or Operations teams in a high-performance environment.
• Experience using a variety of recruiting tools.
• Ability to source passive candidates with creativity and persistence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with candidates and stakeholders.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule in San Mateo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience
• Build relationships with senior business leaders to understand hiring needs and team goals
• Source active and passive candidates from online databases, referrals, events, and research
• Be a consultative advisor, leading strategic discussions to build teams holistically
• Partner with the broader recruiting team to improve processes and scalability
• Leverage data to report on key recruiting metrics and provide insights

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

GTM recruiting

G&A recruiting

Operations recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Communication

ATS tools

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Seekout

Teamable

Juicebox

Ashby

Greenhouse

Job description

San Mateo, California, United States- Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across our Go-To-Market and G&A teams. You will operate as a versatile recruiting generalist, supporting a broad range of roles and shifting your focus wherever the business needs are greatest as priorities evolve.

As a full-cycle recruiter, you will serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers and interview teams, develop thoughtful hiring strategies to build high-performing teams, and consistently deliver an exceptional candidate experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated mid-level recruiter looking to accelerate their career while helping to build, operate, and scale a high-growth company.

Please Note: This role is based in San Mateo, California, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days per week. We may consider a U.S.-based remote arrangement for candidates whose experience strongly aligns with the role’s core requirements, based on business needs and our ability to employ in the candidate’s state. Remote employees may be required to travel periodically to our San Mateo headquarters.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience

Build relationships and work with senior business leaders to understand hiring needs and team goals

Source active and passive candidates from a variety of sources and communities: online and internal databases, employee referrals, events, networking, and market research

Be a consultative advisor to the business, leading strategic discussions to build teams holistically

Partner with the broader recruiting team to build efficient and scalable recruiting processes

Leverage data and report on key recruiting metrics and provide data-driven, actionable insights

What Makes You a Good Fit:

2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience for GTM, G&A, and/or Operations teams in a high-performance environment

Thoughtful communicator with exceptional ability to build rapport with candidates, hiring managers, and other key stakeholders

Experience using a variety of recruiting tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, Seekout, Teamable, Juicebox, Ashby, Greenhouse etc.)

Experience sourcing for passive candidates using creativity and persistence to secure the attention of hard-to-reach talent

Attention-to-detail with the ability to strike a delicate balance between results and process in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Team-first mentality with a strong track record and contagious enthusiasm for learning and trying new things

Ability to commute to our San Mateo, CA Headquarters at least 3 days per week

Nice-to-have:

Combination of in-house and agency experience

Experience or strong familiarity with international hiring practices across EMEA and APAC regions, including regional talent markets, compliance considerations, and hiring nuances

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

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