Senior Technical Recruiter

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross‑fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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The Senior Technical Recruiter supports the organization’s recruiting efforts to attract a highly skilled and qualified workforce. The Sr. Technical Recruiter partners with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to drive innovative strategies and solutions to satisfy dynamic talent needs. In addition, the recruiter provides leadership in the development and execution of the strategy and vision for the talent acquisition function.

• Responsible for the full life‑cycle of recruiting that includes meeting with the hiring manager to identify the hiring need(s) and setting clear expectations for the process, as well as managing the sourcing, screening, and interviewing of candidates.
• Act as trusted partner, consultant, and advisor to hiring managers by developing and driving strategies to recruit talent in highly competitive technical markets.
• Coach hiring managers on the interview and selection process to ensure optimal selection of candidates for available positions.
• Drive the sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluation, and offer negotiation process.
• Leverage all aspects of sourcing and candidate development including job posting, job board mining, internet sourcing, social networking, employee referrals, and networking events.
• Participate in recruiting events ensuring positive interaction with potential employees, universities, and students.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through communication, timely feedback, and interview preparation, following through to post employment.
• Build an ongoing, proactive pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to support open requirements.
• Track metrics and use data for strategic analysis of recruiting campaigns and meeting of hiring goals.

• Ability to translate business/organizational issues as they relate to recruiting lifecycle.
• Strong customer management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Direct sourcing expertise utilizing a range of methods and approaches including networking, internet mining, social media, and cold calling.
• Ability to work independently and drive recruiting seamlessly, quickly, and with passion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicant Tracking Systems experience required (preferably Workday).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or other relevant field of study required.
• Certification in recruiting/internet recruiter (CIR, CSSR, TAS, CDR, etc.) preferred.

• 10+ years of experience as a recruiter, preferably in emerging science/technical industry.
• DOD recruiting experience preferred.

Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

City:
Cambridge

State:
Massachusetts

Postal Code:

US base salary range for this full‑time position: $95,000.00 - $.

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