Lead Technical Recruiter

We’re an international agtech startup pioneering an ambitious mission in a high growth industry where agriculture meets technology to solve our toughest climate and economic challenges. Through the use of data-driven insights, natural microbiology, and innovative digital technologies, Indigo is partnering across the supply chain, ultimately cultivating a scalable climate solution and enhanced partner ecosystem that beneficially serves farmers, consumers, and the planet alike.

Our mission is unique, and therefore our teams are too: from multigenerational farming gurus who understand the land as though it were an extension of themselves, to cutting-edge techies on the frontier of innovation, our teams are a reflection of the range of the stakeholders we serve: the Earth, the Farmer, and the Consumer. 

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We are currently seeking a Lead Tech Recruiter who will work cross-functionally with key technology stakeholders and other members of the Engineering and People team to efficiently and thoughtfully hire a large volume of software engineering professionals. An ability to creatively leverage your passion for, and prior knowledge of the tech community is a must. This role will be a core part of tech recruiting and talent brand, and will require outstanding people skills, a strong ability to execute, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Be a thought partner to the Engineering and Product organizations to successfully lead recruiting efforts for open roles
  • Be a strategic partner to stakeholders
  • Define and execute immediate strategies for sourcing high-impact candidates

• Meet weekly with Software Product and Engineering hiring managers to drive efficient progress on all roles, reporting relevant metrics and data
• Contribute to new ideas for improving the recruiting process and diversity and inclusion efforts
  

• Become an expert on Indigo’s recruiting process and provide leverage to hiring managers for all open roles (primarily Engineering)
  
  
  • Understand Indigo’s overall recruiting process and facilitate various meetings as needed
  • Actively source strong tech candidates for key open Product and Engineering positions
  • Within 3 weeks, successfully step in as the primary screener for candidates at top of the funnel
  • Confidently conduct in-person interviews and reference calls
  • Manage technology used to complement hiring process including digital interviews, relocation software, and assessment tools
  • Command a strong attention to detail regarding budget and headcount
  • Manage additional recruiting projects as needed
    
    
• Establish a strong presence for Indigo at selected top-tier tech undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Work with team to build excellent partnerships with career departments on campus
  • Build excellent relationships with “technology” focused clubs and programs on campus
  • Understand timelines so that Indigo effectively recruits at key points in the campus life cycle
  • Represent Indigo on campus as one of the most desirable places to work for tech-focused grads
    
    
• Ensure a top-notch Talent-brand, Candidate and Customer Experience
  • Identify key tech conferences, events and meetups where Indigo should have a strong presence to build the brand, and ensure strong Indigo representation at these events
  • Organize Product “meetups” for Indigo to host (virtual + hopefully in person soon!)
  • Work closely with the Recruiting Operations team to create strong content for Indigo brand, with an emphasis on tech space
  • Manage content on Glassdoor and LinkedIn and update regularly
  • Ensure an exceptional recruiting experience for candidates and for Indigo employees
    
    
• Communicate Indigo’s story in a clear and compelling way that excites candidates
  • Learn the Indigo story, key elements of the talent brand proposition, and demonstrate strong ability to communicate the story and reasons to work at Indigo
  • Ensure any external recruiter partners know the Indigo story and are seen as an extension of the Indigo Recruiting team
    

Competencies:

• Passionate about learning and embodies Indigo’s mission and core values
• Passion for people; genuinely interested and curious about what motivates and excites people
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity; able to take initiative when path is not clear
• Positive attitude and high energy; approaches situations with optimism and enthusiasm
• Highly data-driven
• Strong organizational skills with a natural affinity towards process and getting things done
• Good with follow-up and follow-through
• Collaborative; excellent team player
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years (minimum) in a full cycle tech recruiting role at a fast-paced software company or recruiting firm
  • Proven experience hiring Software Engineers and Software Product Managers of all levels required
• Strong network and understanding of the professional tech community
• Startup + hyper-growth experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record with sourcing tech candidates from a variety of diverse talent pools
• Demonstrated passion for building tech talent brand in a growing organization

Indigo is committed to living our values, specifically “creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and has opportunities to learn and grow.” As part of living our values, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can be themselves and has an equal opportunity of succeeding.