Technical Recruiter

Waystar, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus)

Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with company match)

Generous paid time off starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays

Flexible time off for exempt team members

Paid parental leave

Education assistance opportunities

Free mental health programs

401(K) program with company match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Waystar, Inc in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Recruiter who will manage full‑life‑cycle recruiting for technical roles, from software engineering to data science within our technology organizations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of technical recruiting experience, as well as strong communication and relationship-building skills. This role champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, while promoting positive candidate experiences and leveraging innovative sourcing techniques.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in technology or SaaS environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfort working with hiring managers at varying levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience using AI-driven tools and innovative sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-life-cycle recruiting for technical roles including software engineering and data science.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and role requirements.
• Build and execute effective sourcing strategies across various platforms.
• Conduct recruiter screens to assess candidates' technical capabilities.
• Curate candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

Skills

Recruiting for technical roles

Understanding technical roles

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Overview

Waystar is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across our engineering, data, and technology organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full‑life‑cycle recruiting for technical roles, including software engineering, data science, machine learning, and technology leadership positions.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Build and execute effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, referrals, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Conduct recruiter screens to assess technical capability, communication skills, motivation, and culture alignment.
• Develop and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future technical hiring needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, ensuring a smooth and well‑organized experience for candidates and interview teams.
• Gather interview feedback and lead debrief discussions to support thoughtful and timely hiring decisions.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Waystar by representing our values, culture, and mission in every candidate interaction.
• Stay informed on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices within the tech space.
• Partner with compensation and HR to manage offers that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with market data.
• Support onboarding handoff to ensure a positive transition from candidate to new hire.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting inclusive hiring practices throughout the recruiting process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in technology, SaaS, or healthcare technology environments.
• Strong understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring challenges within engineering and data teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and organizational skills.
• Comfort working with hiring managers at varying levels, including senior leadership.
• Passion for creating a positive, inclusive candidate experience.
• Curiosity and willingness to leverage AI‑driven tools and innovative sourcing techniques to improve recruiting outcomes.

Perks

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable).
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Savings Account company match).
• Generous paid time off for non‑exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays.
• Flexible time off for exempt team members + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave).
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access.
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support.
• 401(K) program with company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee resource groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.