Senior Recruiter: Global Academic & Science Talent

Amazon Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Scholar team within Global Specialty Recruiting seeks a seasoned recruiter to lead full life cycle hiring for top academics and researchers. You will craft search strategies, engage senior leaders, and influence hiring decisions across academic and scientific domains.

You will build and nurture academic networks, manage multiple searches, and share insights to elevate candidate experiences while handling highly confidential searches in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years advising and influencing executive leadership.
• Experience building talent sourcing pipelines and managing multiple searches.
• Experience recruiting passive senior science/academic candidates in high-tech markets.

Responsibilities

• Strategically engage best-in-class academic passive talent to solve Amazon's toughest technical challenges.
• Develop innovative ways to connect with leading academics and drive impact while at Amazon.
• Share intelligence related to relevant domains to contribute to knowledge within the team and community.
• Build academic talent networks and develop strong relationships within the community.
• Own business relationships with executive hiring managers, providing strategic guidance and coaching.

Skills

Executive advisory experience

Passive candidate recruitment

Multi-search management

Stakeholder engagement

High-tech academic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CRM systems

Complex spreadsheets

Job description

Amazon Scholar team within Global Specialty Recruiting seeks a seasoned recruiter to lead full life cycle hiring for top academics and researchers. You will craft search strategies, engage senior leaders, and influence hiring decisions across academic and scientific domains.

You will build and nurture academic networks, manage multiple searches, and share insights to elevate candidate experiences while handling highly confidential searches in a fast-paced environment.