Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Pivotal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401k plans

Job summary

Pivotal is seeking a Recruiter with full-cycle recruiting experience to attract top technical and engineering talent. You will collaborate with department managers, build a strong candidate pipeline, and manage end-to-end hiring processes.

The role requires sourcing and screening candidates for software, web development, and embedded disciplines, using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS/HRIS systems. Onsite at our Palo Alto HQ.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Recruiter for engineering and other disciplines including software, web development and embedded.
• Hands-on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference checks, etc)
• Familiarity with HR databases, ATS and CMS
• Hands-on experience with recruiting software, including LinkedIn Recruiter, as well as HRIS/HRMS systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• BS/MS in Human Resources Management or related, or commensurate related experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
• Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/colleges, etc
• Source and recruit candidates
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
• Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Be a champion of the company’s "best place to work" reputation.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Engineering talent sourcing

Interviewing

Communication

Decision-making

Education

BS/MS in Human Resources Management or related

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

CMS

HRIS/HRMS

Job description

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

Summary:

We are looking for a Recruiter with full-cycle recruiting experience and a history of successfully finding and onboarding top technical & engineering talent. A successful recruiter will collaborate with department managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. Our ideal recruiter has some HR background combined with work experience hunting and closing with great technical and engineering talent. The recruiter is responsible to ensure our company attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
• Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/colleges, etc
• Source and recruit candidates
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
• Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Be a champion of the company’s "best place to work" reputation.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Recruiter for engineering and other disciplines including software, web development and embedded (either as an in-house recruiter or a staffing agency recruiter)
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference checks, etc)
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
• Hands-on experience with recruiting software, including LinkedIn Recruiter, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• BS/MS in Human Resources Management or related, or commensurate related experience

$60 - $70 an hour

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k plans

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.