[Hiring] Associate Recruiter @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised full-time recruitment opportunity for experienced Associate Recruiters with strong expertise in candidate sourcing, headhunting, talent acquisition, recruitment pipeline management, and stakeholder communication to support hiring initiatives within a fast-paced technology environment.

Selected professionals will identify and engage qualified candidates, manage recruitment activities from initial outreach through onboarding, and collaborate with hiring managers to support evolving talent acquisition needs. The role combines independent remote recruitment operations with strategic sourcing, candidate relationship management, recruitment analytics, and regular participation in San Francisco-based career events.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Candidate Engagement
  • Identify and source qualified candidates through headhunting, professional networks, digital platforms, and targeted outreach.
  • Develop effective sourcing strategies tailored to specific hiring requirements and talent profiles.
  • Engage prospective candidates through professional communication and relationship-building activities.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines supporting current and anticipated recruitment needs.
  • Adapt sourcing approaches to changing hiring priorities and evolving talent market conditions.
• Recruitment Pipeline & Candidate Management
  • Manage recruitment activities across candidate identification, initial outreach, screening coordination, and onboarding stages.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment statuses, and activity updates within applicant tracking systems.
  • Coordinate candidate communications and recruitment follow-up activities throughout the hiring process.
  • Monitor pipeline development and identify opportunities to improve recruitment efficiency and candidate engagement.
  • Support a consistent and professional candidate experience through clear communication and organised recruitment workflows.
• Hiring Manager & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders to understand recruitment requirements and hiring priorities.
  • Provide practical insights on talent availability, sourcing strategies, and candidate market conditions.
  • Communicate recruitment progress, pipeline developments, and candidate engagement updates.
  • Support alignment between hiring requirements, candidate qualifications, and recruitment activities.
  • Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to support timely and informed hiring decisions.
• Recruitment Analytics & Operational Execution
  • Track relevant recruitment metrics, sourcing activities, and pipeline performance using applicant tracking and reporting tools.
  • Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and structured candidate information.
  • Evaluate sourcing effectiveness and recommend improvements to recruitment processes.
  • Independently manage priorities, schedules, and deliverables within a remote working environment.
  • Apply organised, results-oriented recruitment practices to support hiring operations in a fast-moving startup environment.
• San Francisco Talent Market & Employer Engagement
  • Participate in San Francisco-based career fairs, recruiting events, and relevant industry networking activities approximately every 1–2 weeks.
  • Represent the hiring organisation professionally during in-person candidate engagement activities.
  • Build relationships with prospective candidates and relevant contacts within the local technology ecosystem.
  • Apply knowledge of the San Francisco talent market to identify sourcing opportunities and strengthen recruitment pipelines.
  • Contribute to employer visibility and candidate engagement through professional participation in local recruitment events.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in headhunting, recruitment, or talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting within startup, technology, or fast-growing business environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of candidate sourcing techniques, recruitment pipeline management, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, approach, and engage qualified professionals through targeted sourcing.
• Experience managing candidate relationships throughout multiple stages of the recruitment process.
• Familiarity with digital sourcing platforms, professional networking tools, and recruitment databases.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple recruitment activities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including candidate engagement and stakeholder reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain accountability in a remote working environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Based in San Francisco, with availability to attend in-person career fairs and recruiting events approximately every 1–2 weeks.
• Strong familiarity with the San Francisco talent market, local recruiting channels, and relevant professional networks.
• Experience recruiting for high-growth startups or rapidly scaling technology organisations is advantageous.
• Established professional connections within the San Francisco technology ecosystem are highly valued.
• Familiarity with modern applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics tools is preferred.
• Experience maintaining accurate candidate records, recruitment dashboards, and hiring progress reports.
• Adaptability to evolving recruitment priorities and changing business requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, independent problem-solving capabilities, and commitment to professional candidate communication.
• Ability to contribute effectively to both remote recruitment operations and recurring in-person talent engagement activities.

Engagement Details

• Engagement Type: Full-time
• Work Arrangement: Primarily remote — San Francisco-based
• Compensation: $40–$65/hour
• Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in San Francisco and available for recurring local recruitment events.
• In-Person Commitment: Attendance at San Francisco career fairs and industry events approximately every 1–2 weeks.
• Experience Requirement: 2–3 years of professional recruitment or headhunting experience.
• Technical Focus: Headhunting, applicant tracking systems, digital sourcing platforms, candidate relationship management, and recruitment reporting.