What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Recruiter position at Whisker?
Description
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 600 passionate team members.
What You’ll Do:
The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for the full cycle recruiting process for Whisker technical departments (including engineering and IT) by proactively sourcing for talent, leading the interview process, and working with hiring managers on open roles. The Technical Recruiter will be a brand ambassador, ensuring all candidates receive a world-class experience while demonstrating Whisker values at each step of the hiring process.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- Works closely with hiring managers for each open position:
- Completes an intake session to understand the department’s need for the role and the responsibilities of the position
- Understands the makeup of the hiring department and team culture
- Recruits candidates from multiple sources, including but not limited to Whisker’s careers site, LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake.
- Uses recruiting software to proactively build a pipeline of talent.
- Completes video screens with qualified candidates promptly.
- Owns the assessment of all resumes submitted for specific hiring roles and ensures that we are recruiting top talent.
- Manages all schedules/calendars to schedule virtual and onsite interviews, delivering all resumes and phone screen notes to hiring leaders to review for steps moving forward.
- Delivers offers and negotiates details with candidates.
- Drafts new hire paperwork, conducts background checks, and participates in all aspects of onboarding to ensure our candidates have a fantastic hiring experience.
- Anticipates staffing levels and proactively finds the right talent for the right time.
- Identifies and manages vendor relationships with Recruiting Agencies as needed.
- Identifies and uses creative sourcing techniques when necessary for locating suitable candidates and networking at various types of events to attract passive candidates.
- Company representative/liaison at local and regional Universities, schools, and career fairs.
- Supports recruiting through the use of campus relations and other partnerships when necessary.
- Reviews and evaluates recruitment activities and initiatives to develop enhanced strategies and tactics which will increase the rate and number of successful hires.
- Partners closely with hiring leaders and provides consistent and speedy updates on open roles, showing a high sense of urgency.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the brand to ensure each candidate is a culture fit and technical fit for the positions being hired for.
- Trains and educates supervisors by developing training materials, hiring guides, and best practices.
- Focuses on open positions that require technical skills and aptitude and support all other departments as needed.
- Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Benefits & Purrks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
- Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Whisker Parents Program
- 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
- Pet Insurance Discount
- 401K match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Top of the line equipment
- Pet-friendly office
- Whisker products and swag
- Continuing education Support
- On-site gym with Peloton
- Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
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