Recruiter, Business & Operations Strategy & Ops

Front Door Defense; Foster City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a versatile Talent Acquisition Recruiter to own end-to-end recruiting for its core business and operations teams in Foster City, CA. You will manage a diverse portfolio of roles from entry-level to Senior Manager, collaborating with hiring managers and leaders to drive hiring outcomes.

You will source, screen, interview, and guide offers, while continuously improving the candidate experience and recruiting processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Aptitude for hiring hardware, engineering, or operations roles (e.g., manufacturing, fleet).
• Experience partnering with Hiring Managers to guide them through talent acquisition.
• Proficient in sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and alternative tools.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process with strong hiring manager partnership.
• Source candidates, screen resumes, and evaluate fit for technical and behavioral criteria.
• Facilitate interviews and hiring decisions with interviewers, managers, and leadership.
• Manage offers in collaboration with hiring managers and HR teams.
• Continuously seek ways to improve candidate experience and recruiting processes.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Technical recruiting

Sourcing

Hiring manager partnership

Behavioral interviewing

Candidate advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lever ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Recruiter, Business & Operations

Own end-to-end recruiting for Zoox's core business and operations teams

Location: Foster City, California

Compensation: $123,000 - 167,000 USD / year

About The Role

Zoox Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Zoox's Talent Acquisition team is looking for a versatile recruiter to primarily focus on hiring and shaping our core business teams, such as Product, Communications, Marketing, Experience, and People Operations. Additionally, this role will flex to support our technical and on-the-ground operations teams, with a focus on Manufacturing Operations and Fleet Operations.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of technical and non-technical roles that range from entry-level to Senior Manager. Working closely with hiring managers and cross-functional leaders, you will be given ownership of the entire recruiting process, including managing clients, qualifying requirements, sourcing, recruiting, and closing world-class talent.

This position demands a balance of teamwork, creativity, and interpersonal skills. You will be supporting teams that have a direct impact on Zoox and our continuing growth. You will be expected to act as an ambassador of the brand and must be able to deliver results in a fast-paced work environment, seamlessly pivoting between different business units and skill sets.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process with an emphasis on strong hiring manager partnership and effective candidate advocacy.
• Source candidates, screen resumes, and evaluate candidates to determine both technical and behavioral fit.
• Facilitate interview and hiring decision-making processes with interviewers, hiring managers, and company leadership.
• Manage the offer process, partnering closely with hiring managers, leadership, and HR teams to close candidates.
• Continuously and independently seek new ways to improve both the candidate experience and the overall recruiting process.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (sourcing, screening, and closing)
• Proven ability to flex into technical recruiting, with an aptitude for hiring hardware, engineering, or on-the-ground operations roles (e.g., manufacturing, fleet).
• Experience partnering directly with Hiring Managers to guide them through the talent acquisition process and effectively evaluate candidates for behavioral fit and role competencies.
• Proficiency in directly sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and alternative sourcing techniques (i.e. Gem, portfolio platforms, industry meetups, etc.)
• An aptitude for learning the intricacies of new industries, dynamic technologies, and the diverse teams you will support.
• Proven track record of delivering results and thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in the autonomous and/or electric vehicle industry.
• Expertise in leveraging an ATS (we use Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines.

$123,000 - $167,000 a year There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position. Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.