Recruiter, Operations

Zoox
Foster City, CA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward high-volume hiring specialists comfortable with managing technical and non-technical roles, this role suits candidates with a track record in operational hiring and a preference for fast-paced environments. Collaboration with hiring managers and pipeline management are emphasized, with a focus on the autonomous vehicle industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with proven high-volume hiring experience in operational roles and strong hiring manager partnership skills
    — “Partnering closely with operational leaders, you will manage a diverse portfolio of technical and non-technical roles essential to our on-the-ground operations.”
  • Individuals skilled in sourcing passive candidates and managing robust pipelines for fast-moving teams
    — “Continuously and independently seek new ways to improve both the candidate experience and the overall recruiting process, particularly for high-volume pipelines.”
  • Professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and have experience in the autonomous and/or electric vehicle industry
    — “Experience in the autonomous and/or electric vehicle industry”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of independence in improving recruitment processes and candidate experience
    — “Continuously and independently seek new ways to improve both the candidate experience and the overall recruiting process”
  • Compensation is influenced by multiple factors, including experience and interview performance
    — “Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage diverse hiring pipelines and advocate for candidates effectively
    — “Serve as a brand ambassador in a fast-paced environment, trusted to drive the entire recruiting process”
  • Demonstrate your experience with Lever ATS and your ability to build metrics and sourcing strategies
    — “Expertise in leveraging an ATS (we use Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines.”
  • Showcase your adaptability in flexing between technical and non-technical hiring requirements
    — “Seamlessly flexing between high-volume, non-technical, and technical roles (e.g., fleet operations, manufacturing, on-the-ground support).”
  • Emphasize your experience in sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and alternative methods
    — “Proficiency in directly sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and alternative sourcing techniques”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Managing full-cycle recruiting process
  • Delivering results in a fast-paced environment
Typical background
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Full-cycle RecruitingSourcingScreeningCandidate AdvocacyATS

Preferred

Autonomous Vehicle IndustryElectric Vehicle Industry

Stack & domain

SourcingScreeningClosingATSLeverLinkedin RecruiterGemPortfolio PlatformsIndustry MeetupsCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityLeadershipRecruitingHR

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

Zoox’s Talent Acquisition team is looking for an agile recruiter to own full-cycle, high-volume hiring primarily for our Fleet Operations organization, while flexing to support other critical teams like Manufacturing Operations. Partnering closely with operational leaders, you will manage a diverse portfolio of technical and non-technical roles essential to our on-the-ground operations. You will serve as a brand ambassador in a fast-paced environment, trusted to drive the entire recruiting process, from qualifying requirements to sourcing and closing world-class talent, while seamlessly managing robust pipelines to fuel Zoox’s continuing growth.

In this role, you will::

  • Manage the full-cycle recruiting process with an emphasis on strong hiring manager partnership, pipeline generation, and effective candidate advocacy.
  • Source candidates, screen resumes, and evaluate candidates to determine fit across a wide variety of operational and high-volume profiles.
  • Facilitate interview and hiring decision-making processes with interviewers, hiring managers, and company leadership.
  • Manage the offer process, partnering closely with hiring managers, leadership, and HR teams to close candidates.
  • Continuously and independently seek new ways to improve both the candidate experience and the overall recruiting process, particularly for high-volume pipelines.

Qualifications::

  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (sourcing, screening, and closing) with at least 2+ years of experience focused on high-volume or operational hiring.
  • Proven ability to recruit for a wide range of positions, seamlessly flexing between high-volume, non-technical, and technical roles (e.g., fleet operations, manufacturing, on-the-ground support).
  • Experience partnering directly with Hiring Managers to guide them through the talent acquisition process and effectively evaluate candidates for behavioral fit and role competencies.
  • Proficiency in directly sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and alternative sourcing techniques (e.g., Gem, portfolio platforms, industry meetups).
  • Proven track record of delivering results, managing robust candidate pipelines, and thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Expertise in leveraging an ATS (we use Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in the autonomous and/or electric vehicle industry

Compensation:

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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