Senior 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. 

We are currently seeking a Senior Technical 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/or Product organizations to successfully lead recruiting efforts for open roles

• 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
• Track candidate pipelines in real-time and provide insights to Hiring Managers regarding DEI metrics, blockers, and candidate feedback in order to adjust sourcing & hiring strategy 

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 Engineering and/or Product Design & IT positions
• Within 3 weeks, successfully step in as the primary screener for candidates at top of the funnel
• Confidently conduct in-person & Zoom interviews and reference calls
• Manage technology used to complement the hiring process including digital interviews, relocation software, and assessment tools
• Manage additional recruiting projects as needed

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
• Work closely with the Recruiting Operations team to create strong content for Indigo brand, with an emphasis on tech space
• 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:

• 3 years (minimum) in a full cycle tech recruiting role at a fast-paced software company or recruiting firm, specializing in software engineering
• 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.