What are the responsibilities and job description for the Returnship Next Chapter – Technical Recruiter, Audible Talent Acquisition position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Next Chapter program at Audible is a paid Returnship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving. The program is open to individuals who have at least 5 years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least 1 year to focus on caring for a child or other dependent. At Audible, we are excited to continue with the Next Chapter program because we appreciate the skills you can offer, the perspective you provide, and the contributions you will make. This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and make connections with other professionals transitioning back to the workforce. Upon successful completion of the Returnship, there is a possibility of an offer for full-time employment based out of our Newark, NJ hub.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Technical Recruiter, you will drive sourcing and closing strategies, identify and recommend process improvements, and partner with team members to recruit for a variety of technical roles across the United States and Mexico. You'll join a group of Recruiters and Sourcers who share a deep commitment to delighting our customers and collaborative success. Whether you are working with internal stakeholders or potential candidates, you'll be able to make an impact through relationship building, and consistently delivering exceptional talent to support Audible's growth.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Audible Talent Acquisition (TA) team are strategic talent advisors for the business and candidates, developing innovative solutions, seamless processes, and inspiring stories that ignite attracting and hiring bar-raising talent across the human spectrum to meet the needs of the business today as well as anticipating the needs of the future, enabling Audible to continuously imagine and invent to enrich our customers daily lives.
ABOUT YOU
- You’re known for successfully managing, prioritizing and closing searches and have experience setting benchmarks and metrics.
- You’re able to draw on your extensive knowledge of Talent Acquisition and have sharp business acumen, forging dynamic relationships with business leaders, hiring managers and HR business partners.
- You’ve got a reputation for being exceptional at candidate generation, client management, are highly organized, and possess the ability to push back and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, all while being customer obsessed and collaborative.
As a Technical Recruiter, you will...
- Partner with hiring teams to build and execute effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches while effectively managing customer and partner expectations
- Drive positive candidate experiences by influencing teams to follow sourcing, prepping, and closing best practices
- Build and nurture diverse talent networks through authentic relationship management
- Conduct in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios
- Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-term growth of the company, implementing any new processes and fine tuning standard processes for recruiting
- Articulate recruiting plans and strategies both verbally and in writing that include deliverables, timelines, and formal tracking processes
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree
- 3 years equivalent recruiting experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience recruiting for technical roles; you have a natural curiosity to learn more about the roles you recruit for and the products/technology the teams you support
- Experience setting benchmarks, metrics, and understand how to prioritize and report out on recruiting progress
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
