Recruiting Manager, Blackbird

• The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience building out recruiting processes in early-stage startups, excels in hiring across both tech and go-to-market functions, and thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment
• 5-8+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting in early-stage startups and big tech
• Proven success hiring for both sales and PDE teams
• Built scalable recruiting processes and tools from scratch
• Strong network and sourcing capabilities, with a knack for identifying and closing top talent
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Grit, adaptability, and a passion for creating a strong hiring foundation in a high-growth, lean environment

Desirable

• Blackbird is looking for a Recruiting Manager to be our first in-house recruiting hire.
• This individual will lead all aspects of recruiting while establishing scalable foundations for Blackbird’s talent acquisition strategy.
• You will recruit for eng, sales, marketing, and other critical roles as we scale, and play a key role in shaping how we attract and hire top talent.
• This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports at this time, but the opportunity to grow into leading the recruiting function as we scale
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for sales, PDE (Product, Design, Engineering), and other critical roles
• Develop and implement a scalable hiring strategy that reflects Blackbird’s mission and values
• Partner with hiring managers to create compelling job descriptions, define interview plans, and execute effective hiring processes
• Source high-quality candidates through creative and efficient strategies
• Build the foundations of Blackbird’s recruiting muscle, including processes, tools, metrics, and best practices
• Optimize and, if necessary, replace current agency/vendor relationships to improve quality and efficiency
• Set the standard for an exceptional candidate experience and foster a high-performance hiring culture