Senior Recruiter

CaptivateIQ, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible time off

Professional development stipend

Work anniversary bonuses

401(k) plan

Apple hardware

ERGs

Job summary

CaptivateIQ is seeking a Senior Recruiter to join our Talent team in Austin, TX. You will own end-to-end hiring, shape our employer brand, and scale recruiting as a strategic partner to the business.

You'll lead full-cycle recruiting across a mix of technical and non-technical roles, partnering with leadership to meet hiring goals while building diverse pipelines and refining scalable processes. Competitive total rewards await in Austin.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth startup or competitive tech company.
• Experience managing full-cycle pipelines within a modern ATS (e.g., Lever).
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership and hiring managers to build high-performing teams.
• Ownership mindset with a bias for action and a high level of delivery in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Expertise in building networks and using advanced sourcing tactics, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent organizational skills and a data-focused approach to measure pipeline health and manage expectations.
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles across technical and non-technical functions.
• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, translating needs into competitive recruiting strategies.
• Build and manage diverse candidate pipelines from sourcing to offer negotiation, using data to inform your approach.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, influencing and collaborating with leadership to build high-performing teams.
• Drive process innovation by partnering with People Operations/HR to design scalable hiring processes.
• Drive day-to-day use and optimization of our ATS, ensuring data integrity and building reports for strategic hiring decisions.
• Champion a world-class candidate experience at every stage of the process.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

ATS management

Stakeholder management

Ownership

Sourcing

Data-driven

Growth mindset

Tools

Lever

Job description

CaptivateIQ is transforming the way companies plan, manage, and optimize sales performance. We started by revolutionizing incentive compensation management, and now we're expanding our platform to solve broader sales planning challenges. Recognized by industry analysts like Forrester and G2 and backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia, ICONIQ, Accel, and Sapphire Ventures, we empower high-growth companies like Netflix, Figma, and Stripe with the flexibility and insights needed to drive revenue performance.

Join a talented, fast-growing team committed to solving some of the most complex and impactful problems in sales performance management.

About the Role

CaptivateIQ is looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our Talent team. In this key role, you'll go beyond traditional recruiting, taking full ownership of the end-to-end hiring process. This is a unique opportunity to help shape our employer brand and scale our recruiting function as a strategic partner to the business. You'll be joining an ambitious team dedicated to finding the best people and making a real impact on our company's success.

Job Location

Austin, TX

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles. The ideal candidate will have experience in both technical and non-technical roles, including, but not limited to, Customer Experience, Marketing, Sales, and General & Administrative functions.
• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, translating business needs into competitive recruiting strategies helping to influence hiring decisions.
• Build and manage diverse candidate pipelines from sourcing to offer negotiation, using data to inform your approach and ensure hiring goals are met.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, influencing and collaborating with leadership to build high-performing teams.
• Drive process innovation by partnering closely with People Operations/HR to design, document, and implement scalable hiring processes.
• Drive the day-to-day use and optimization of our ATS, ensuring data integrity and building accurate reports to drive strategic hiring decisions.
• Champion a world-class candidate experience at every stage of the process.

Requirements

• 7-8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably at a high-growth startup or competitive tech company.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing full-cycle pipelines within a modern ATS (e.g., Lever).
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership and hiring managers to build high-performing teams.
• Strong sense of ownership, with a bias for action and a high level of focus on delivering results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Expertise in building networks and using advanced sourcing tactics, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent organizational skills and a data-focused approach to measure pipeline health, prioritize tasks, and manage hiring manager expectations.
• A growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision for all FTEs, with roughly 75% coverage for dependents.
• Flexible Time Off: Flexible vacation days plus quarterly mental health days to ensure you have the space to recharge.
• Annual Stipends: Dedicated funds for your professional development and caretaking needs.
• Work Anniversary Bonuses: Annual bonuses to celebrate your milestones and contributions to the CaptivateIQ team that grow as your tenure does.
• Retirement Savings (US-Only): A 401(k) plan to help you invest in and secure your future.
• Premium Tools: The latest Apple hardware to empower you to do your best work.
• Inclusive Community: Active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that celebrate shared identities and support our DEI goals by fostering an environment where diverse talent thrives.

Notice for Prospective Candidates

• Only emails from @captivateiq.com should be trusted.

$125,000 - $155,000 a year

The base range represents the minimum and maximum for this position in Austin. The compensation offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Compensation is just one component of CaptivateIQ's competitive total rewards package.

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