Technical Recruiter
Why OJO?
OJO Labs was founded on the belief that complex decision making could be made better through the fusion of machine and human intelligence. Our company has developed a unique, AI-based technology that combines natural language processing, machine learning, and human support. The offering allows for consumers to gain a better understanding of the market as well as their own wants and needs prior to interacting with an expert.
The first big decision we’re tackling is homebuying and selling. We are building an end-to-end real estate platform which provides consumers personalized guidance throughout their journey, readying them to make meaningful connections with experts. In addition, we provide brokers, agents, and loan officers warm and informed introductions to consumers, along with the tools to support a best-in-class experience.
As part of our team, you’d be helping to build technologies that will significantly advance the world’s largest consumer industries while setting a new standard for engagement between people, information, and companies.
About the Talent team: The OJO Talent Team is a small and mighty team with a mission to find the best of the best. We work cross-functionally with every department to find the most qualified and diverse candidates in the industry. We strive to provide a red carpet interview experience for both OJO Labs candidates and stakeholders. We work relentlessly to improve our hiring process and methodologies. The foundation of our work is built on creating long-lasting relationships and ensuring candidates receive impeccable hospitality during their interview experience. It is of great importance that our candidates feel welcome and get a glimpse of what it's like to be part of the OJO team. If you want to work in an incredibly fast-paced environment and help us scale our fantastic team, come join us!
The Role: As a Senior Technical Recruiter at OJO Labs, you’re on a mission to find the best of the best. We have a very high standard both for the people we hire and the quality of our hiring process, even for the candidates we don’t hire. You’re the first impression that we get to make of life at OJO, and we want it to be a great one! You will work alongside our People Operations team and in tandem with our engineering department to continue building out a stellar team.
What you’ll do:
- Source and recruit high quality candidates for various business units with a focus on engineering, within the company
- Work with hiring managers to create and evolve comprehensive, effective job descriptions and requirements for roles
- Maintain and manage Applicant Tracking System Ensure the candidate experience is reflective of OJO’s standards
- Evaluate candidate markets and provide input on wage and total compensation trends
- Be creative and resourceful in recruiting methods – think outside the box
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for your recruiting and hiring managers to help guide decision making
- Assist People Ops team with various People related tasks and initiatives, not exclusively related to recruiting
What we need from you:
- Alignment with OJO’s core values: Embrace Discovery, Relentlessly Improve, Hire Great, Be Compassionate, and Earn Trust
- Minimum six (6) years of experience in recruiting for high performing technical roles from varied backgrounds and skill sets
- A strong Austin engineering network with an “ear to the ground” mentality acting quickly to recruit the top tier of talent whether passive or active.
- Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
- Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability
- Experience managing pipelines and multiple levels of hire from early career professionals to senior engineering management
- Highly organized and efficient in documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of comfort with ambiguity and ability to prioritize and self-direct
Critical success factors in this role:
- Research: a researcher should be able to learn new technology and product domains, and then quickly understand and apply this knowledge into effective search strategies
- Communication: a compelling communicator should be able to effectively engage the attention of executive stakeholders, and articulate complex arguments in a polished and professional manner
- Tact & High Judgement: know when to apply the right pressure and when to move on
- Self-assured: not easily thrown, able to think on your feet and work on confidential searches with senior leadership
What do we have to offer?
● You get to work with the best of the best
● A collaborative, respectful environment where your voice will always be heard
● Competitive Salaries
● Equity
● Unlimited/Open PTO Policy
● Dog-Friendly Workplace
● Commuter Stipend or Free Parking
● Optimum Workspace Subsidy
● 70% Coverage of Employee and Dependent Health Premiums
● Promote from Within Philosophy
● Volunteer Program
● Many More – We have a whole team dedicated to making OJO an awesome place to work!
Who is OJO?
We are an Austin-based, technology startup focused on fundamentally improving the way people make their most important decisions through the fusion of machine and human intelligence. With offices in Austin, TX, Minneapolis, MN, San Mateo, CA, Chicago, IL and Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, we have over 300 employees globally. We are continuously named a Top Place to Work and have recently been named to the Inc. Best Places to Work list for the second year in a row. Backed by top-tier VC’s and industry veterans, we have managed to hire the best technical, product and operational minds to pursue this incredible opportunity. We know we’re onto something big and everyone on our team has a significant impact on our evolving product, team and culture.
Virtual Life at OJO
At OJO, we care and listen deeply to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive while working from home during the pandemic. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life, and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what’s important to them. The leadership team at OJO has decided that we will work from home through September 2021, and will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively.
OJO is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.