Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract) New Austin, TX

Apptronik; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik in Austin, TX seeks a motivated Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter (6-month minimum) to support hiring across technical and corporate roles. You will own searches from intake through offer and partner with hiring managers.

The ideal candidate has full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-growing environments, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple searches at different seniorities while building trusted partnerships with leadership and the People team.

Qualifications

• Proven success running full-cycle searches across a broad mix of roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Consultative mindset with strong business acumen; able to shape hiring plans and tie searches to company goals.
• Clear, proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being chased.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with leadership and cross-functional hiring managers.
• Hands-on sourcing skills and ability to build your own talent pipeline for niche or competitive roles.
• Versatile and adaptable; able to manage several searches of differing complexity simultaneously.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby).

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to understand business needs and advise on hiring strategy and market realities.
• Own full-lifecycle searches for technical and corporate roles of varying complexity from intake to offer acceptance.
• Source qualified candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, networks, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess skills and fit with company values.
• Run intake/debrief sessions to define success criteria and keep searches moving.
• Manage candidate pipelines and provide a high-touch experience for all candidates.
• Communicate updates on pipeline health, risks, and market conditions to stakeholders.
• Negotiate offers and coordinate pre-employment processes.
• Maintain accurate data in the ATS and ensure compliance.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Consultative mindset

Communication

Partnership building

Sourcing skills

Multi-search management

ATS knowledge (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashy

Tools

Greenhouse

Lever

Ashby

Job description

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter (6-month minimum) to support hiring across the company, spanning both technical and corporate roles. This person will own varied, complex searches from intake through offer acceptance and act as a consultative partner to hiring managers. The ideal candidate is an experienced full-cycle recruiter with a track record in a high-growth environment, a clear and proactive communicator, and a sharp business sense, who can manage multiple searches of differing scope and seniority at once.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers across the company to understand business needs, and advise on hiring strategy, role scoping, timelines, and market realities rather than simply taking requisitions.
• Own a mix of full-lifecycle searches for technical and corporate roles of varying complexity and seniority, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach, tailoring the approach to each talent market.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews, assessing skills, experience, and alignment with company values.
• Run intake and debrief sessions with hiring managers to define success criteria, calibrate on candidates, and keep searches moving.
• Manage candidate pipelines actively, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring a high-touch, professional experience for every candidate.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with hiring managers, interviewers, and the People team, including regular, data-informed updates on pipeline health, risks, and market conditions.
• Negotiate offers and coordinate pre-employment processes through close.
• Maintain accurate data and compliance in our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proven success running full-cycle searches across a broad mix of roles, technical and non-technical, in a fast-paced environment.
• Consultative mindset and strong business acumen; able to push back constructively, shape hiring plans, and connect each search to company goals.
• Clear, proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being chased.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with leadership and cross-functional hiring managers.
• Hands-on sourcing skills and the ability to build your own talent pipeline for niche or competitive roles.
• Versatile and adaptable; comfortable managing several searches of differing complexity at the same time.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby).
• Embodies the company values of Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting a mix of technical and non technical teams within a product focused company.
• Experience supporting multiple functions and role types at once in a high-growth or startup environment.
• Proven track record of closing complex, senior-level individual contributor and leadership roles across varied business and technical teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

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