Recruiter

As a Recruiter at Automattic, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and Jetpack. Your impact will be felt across the organization as you lead the charge in attracting and securing top-tier talent for our globally distributed team. This position offers a unique opportunity to revolutionize our hiring processes, contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture, and directly influence the growth of a company that’s democratizing publishing and commerce on a global scale.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to reimagine recruitment strategies, collaborate with senior leadership, and develop innovative approaches to talent acquisition in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment. You’ll be at the forefront of industry trends, constantly learning and implementing cutting-edge sourcing and hiring techniques, while having a significant impact on Automattic’s continued success and expansion. 

You will:

• Spearhead end-to-end recruitment processes for a variety of roles, from technical to non-technical positions.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract diverse, top-tier candidates.
• Serve as a strategic talent advisor to senior leadership, aligning recruitment efforts with company goals.

Responsibilities: 

• Drive full-cycle recruitment processes, ensuring a stellar candidate experience from initial contact to offer acceptance.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and their impact on business objectives.
• Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve hiring processes and outcomes.
• Present to C-Suite executives on recruitment strategies, progress, and impact.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the hiring process.
• Mentor and guide other team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, implementing new ideas to enhance our recruitment approach.
• Manage complex hiring projects, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external candidates.

Requirements: 

• Proven track record of successful full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Experience supporting roles across multiple business areas: e.g. tech, design, sales, marketing, etc.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to effectively partner with all levels of leadership.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and demonstrate ROI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and present to executive audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing diversity and inclusion best practices in hiring.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a globally distributed team.
• Deep understanding of various sourcing techniques and channels beyond traditional methods.
• Proven ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex recruiting challenges.

Salary range: $60,000-$140,000 USD - Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency.

This isn’t your typical work-from-home job—we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. Read more about our compensation philosophy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page. And check out these links to learn more about How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves.