Recruiter

Location: Remote, New York City, or Oakland, CA Role Type: Full-time Compensation : $102,000 Visa sponsorship: Not available Hires remotely in: United States Experience: 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting  - Recidiviz is thrilled to be hiring a Recruiter to join our team! We’re a small, fast-moving group that partners with folks across the organization to attract and hire exceptional people who are motivated by meaningful, mission-driven work. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone who loves finding and engaging top talent, builds strong relationships with hiring managers to deeply understand what each role truly needs, and is committed to delivering a thoughtful, supportive candidate experience from first conversation to offer. About us Recidiviz is creating safer, healthier communities by improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system. We build technology to reduce the number of people in prison and to help criminal justice leaders embrace data-driven decision-making.  Using software tools and thoughtful product design, we’ve been able to safely and permanently reduce incarceration and improve outcomes. We work side-by-side with leaders of the criminal justice system, people in prison and on supervision, and ecosystem partners to build a better path forward. In addition to the revenue we earn from state partners, some of the most respected philanthropists and foundations support our work. People who succeed at Recidiviz lead with kindness and humility, assume good intent, learn from failure, and fix problems when they see them. They are excited to work arm in arm with government leadership and staff to improve outcomes. They are great listeners. They build deep relationships with and empathy for the people we work with and the people who our mission serves, even when those two groups feel at odds.  About the role As a Recruiter at Recidiviz, you’ll be in charge of reviewing, screening, and advancing a high volume of inbound applications across a range of roles (technical and non-technical), in addition to some candidate sourcing through various outbound platforms. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand what success looks like for each role and apply strong judgment to identify candidates who are most likely to thrive. Throughout the process, you’ll ensure candidates experience Recidiviz as a thoughtful, values-driven, and well-run organization, regardless of outcome. Core responsibilities Own full-cycle recruiting for a diverse set of roles, from kickoff through offer Drive the top of the hiring funnel by reviewing inbound applicants, proactively sourcing talent, and conducting initial screens to assess fit  Partner with hiring managers to clarify role needs, ideal candidate profiles, and evaluation criteria, and keep searches moving with clarity and momentum Deliver a high-quality, human-centered candidate experience by communicating clearly, moving efficiently, and treating every candidate with respect and care Coordinate and support interviews, feedback collection, and hiring decisions to help teams make timely, well-informed choices Track recruiting progress and outcomes to continuously improve hiring effectiveness Stay up to date on emerging recruitment trends, particularly how our work evolves in the age of AI Optimize our recruitment system, processes, and tools  Wild success Here are a few things you might accomplish in your first year at Recidiviz that would demonstrate wild success in this role: You consistently identify and advance high-potential candidates, helping teams fill roles on time with people who perform well, stay engaged, and make a real impact Hiring managers trust you as a thought partner, relying on your judgment, clarity, and follow-through to keep searches moving smoothly and make confident hiring decisions Candidates regularly comment on the respect, transparency, and care they experienced throughout the process, reinforcing our reputation as a thoughtful and values-driven place to work Minimum qualifications Ability to stay organized and responsive across multiple searches and priorities  Comfort working in a fast-moving, evolving environment  Comfort quickly ramping up on technical or specialized role requirements  Empathy, professionalism, and the ability to communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders Experience leading or maintaining structured, equitable hiring practices — e.g., standardized rubrics, calibrated screening criteria, or bias-mitigation practices in candidate evaluation Experience using applicant tracking systems to track progress and outcomes 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition/recruiting Preferred qualifications Experience recruiting for technical roles (SWE, Product, Data Analysts, etc.) Ability to interpret basic recruiting metrics and use them to improve hiring outcomes Experience utilizing AI tools to support recruiting efforts Experience working in a mission-driven nonprofit, social impact start-up, or tech-for-good organization Compensation Compensation is standardized based on roles and responsibilities. This ensures equitable compensation and responsible stewardship of our resources. As such, we do not negotiate compensation offers.  The annual compensation for this role is: $102,000. What we offer Effective, extremely thoughtful colleagues, working together on a mission that matters 90% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents Flexible time off, including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time, and 13 paid holidays per year 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match and no vesting period 12 weeks of paid parental leave Complimentary One Medical membership (availability based on location) Partnership with Carrot to provide employees with inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits, as well