Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract)

Harness is a high-growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers’ pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace.

Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7B. We’re backed with $425M in venture financing from top-tier VC and strategic firms, including J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adage Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, Gaingels, Harmonic Growth Partners, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Thomvest Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank.

1. Interview Coordination & Scheduling:

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and other interviewers, ensuring timeliness and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
• Organize both virtual and in-person interviews, including managing logistics such as travel arrangements (if applicable) and meeting room reservations.

2. Candidate Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, guiding them through the interview process and answering any queries they may have.
• Send timely interview invitations, confirmations, and follow-up communications.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing updates and feedback at different stages of the recruitment process.

3. Job Postings & Applicant Tracking:

• Post job openings on the company’s career site and various job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by tracking applications, ensuring candidate data is up to date, and moving candidates through the stages of the hiring process.
• Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for open positions.

4. Administrative Support:

• Maintain and organize recruitment documentation, including job descriptions, interview guides, and candidate feedback forms.
• Assist with the creation of offer letters, background checks, and other pre-employment documentation.
• Support the onboarding process by collecting required paperwork and coordinating with the HR team for new hire orientations.

5. Event Coordination:

• Assist with recruitment events such as career fairs, open houses, or university partnerships.
• Manage logistics for recruitment events, ensuring materials are ready and communications are clear.

6. Collaboration with Hiring Teams:

• Work closely with hiring managers, HR business partners, and talent acquisition specialists to ensure smooth coordination across departments.
• Support recruiters by managing pipeline reports, tracking key metrics, and preparing recruitment status reports.

7. Process Improvement:

• Provide suggestions for improving the recruitment process, including optimizing communication, candidate experience, and overall efficiency.
• Stay up to date on recruitment best practices and recommend tools or systems to streamline operations.

1. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

2. Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a recruitment or administrative role, preferably in HR or talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed).

3. Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and calendar management tools.
• Experience using recruitment software or ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday, or similar).

4. Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of professionalism and discretion, especially when handling sensitive candidate information.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and willingness to adapt to changing needs.

This is a Hybrid role based in our San Francisco, CA office

What you will have at Harness

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $25 - $30/hour. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.  The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers. 

• Harness Grabs a $150m Line of Credit
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• Harness Recognized in Inc.'s Best Workplace Awards 2022
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• #6 - Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2021 list
• #17 on Forbes Top 50 Cloud Companies to Work For
• #47 on LinkedIn’ Top 50 Companies to Work For
• #2 on Quartz 2021 list best places to work for remote workers
• 2021 Career Launching Companies List

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.