Upwork

Upwork

Recruiter

New York, NY | $96K - $165K

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Recruiter, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  • Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders
  • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • High level of integrity and professionalism

Responsibilities

  • The Recruiter will play a crucial role in building strong teams, fostering a positive candidate experience, and collaborating with hiring managers to meet staffing needs
  • Talent Sourcing and Acquisition:
  • Proactively source, identify, and engage potential candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
  • Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the selection process
  • Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates’ skills, qualifications, and cultural fit
  • Coordinate and facilitate assessment tests or exercises as needed
  • Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience by providing timely communication, feedback, and guidance throughout the recruitment process
  • Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the organization and its values to prospective candidates
  • Job Advertising and Marketing:
  • Create compelling job postings and advertisements to attract a diverse pool of candidates
  • Utilize social media and other platforms to market job opportunities and enhance the company’s employer brand
  • Maintain Recruitment Metrics:
  • Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement
  • Compliance and Documentation:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and company policies in all recruitment activities
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system

Company information

Upwork is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to over 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. Our talent community earned over $3.3 billion on Upwork in 2021 across more than 10,000 skills in categories including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations.

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501-1,000 employees
Information Technology, Professional Services, Technology, Marketing & Advertising, IT Services, Software Development, Computer Software, Internet, Information Technology and Services, Information Technology & Services
Public Company
Founded: 2015
Last round: Series unknown
San Francisco, California
Company Specialties:
freelancers and agencies