Springboard combines world-class online learning with high-touch human support — including dedicated mentors, career coaches, and student advisors — to help people change or advance their careers. From our AI and tech upskilling programs to our growing suite of Allied Health certification programs, we build learning experiences that help people change their lives.
About the RoleWe’re looking for a highly driven, hands-on U.S. Recruiter to join our team on a full-time 6-month contractual basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, knows how to build strong candidate pipelines quickly, and is not afraid to be creative and persistent when sourcing for hard-to-fill roles.
You’ll own recruitment activities end-to-end, with a strong focus on proactive sourcing, pipeline building, candidate engagement, and efficient hiring execution.
Key Responsibilities- Own full-lifecycle recruitment for U.S.-based startup roles from initial sourcing to offer acceptance.
- Proactively identify, engage, and build talent pipelines for high-priority GTM (Go-To-Market) and delivery roles with specialized skill sets.
- Source candidates using LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Upwork, Indeed, referrals, and alternative recruitment channels.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to calibrate profiles and align on requirements.
- Conduct recruiter screens to evaluate candidate experience, skills, and organizational fit.
- Maintain accurate hiring data and pipeline progress in the ATS (Greenhouse).
- Ensure a seamless, professional experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.
- 7+ years of professional recruiting experience, with significant experience recruiting for U.S.-based roles.
- Strong hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle, particularly sourcing and pipeline management.
- Proven track record of proactively sourcing high-calibre talent, with a focus on specialized skill sets and high-priority roles.
- Strong experience working in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments where priorities can change quickly.
- Hands-on experience with Greenhouse, Upwork, Indeed, and LinkedIn.
- Experience leveraging AI tools for candidate sourcing, talent identification, research, outreach, and/or recruiting workflow efficiency.
- Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, candidate identification, outreach, screening, and pipeline conversion.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of recruiting priorities with minimal supervision.
- U.S.-based and able to work effectively during U.S. business hours / overlapping U.S. time zones.
- Someone who actively hunts for talent rather than relying solely on inbound applications.
- Comfortable taking on new profiles, quickly identifying candidate pools, and experimenting with creative sourcing channels.
- Persistent, organized, and skilled at managing multiple open roles and competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on candidate pipelines and hiring metrics.
- Available to commit full-time for the full 6-month contract and able to join immediately or at very short notice.
- Position: U.S. Recruiter
- Engagement: 6-month contract
- Location: United States (remote)
- Experience: 7+ years
- Focus: U.S. Recruitment | Sourcing | Pipeline Management | Startup Hiring
Skills Required
- 7+ years of professional recruiting experience
- Significant experience recruiting for U.S.-based roles
- Hands-on full-cycle recruitment experience, especially sourcing and pipeline management
- Proven proactive sourcing experience for specialized and high-priority roles
- Experience in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
- Hands-on experience with Greenhouse, Upwork, Indeed, and LinkedIn
- Experience using AI tools for sourcing, talent identification, research, outreach, or recruiting workflow efficiency
- Strong understanding of sourcing, candidate identification, outreach, screening, and pipeline conversion
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- U.S.-based and able to work during U.S. business hours or overlapping U.S. time zones
- Full-time availability for the entire six-month contract
- Immediate or very short-notice availability
What We Do
The new economy needs a new approach to education. Education is no longer a one-time investment at the beginning of one's career, it's a lifelong pursuit. At Springboard, we offer an educational experience that empower our students to thrive in this new world order. We believe that each of us is unique, so are our learning needs. The ideal learning experience should be designed to fit our life’s pace, with support from advisors and mentors who understand us. We believe that education should prepare us for the real world, and that working on meaningful projects under the guidance of industry experts is one of the best ways to get there. We know that learning is hard work, and we are here to support you at every step -- our students’ success is our first priority. We have an amazing community of students, mentors and alumni. Join us!
Why Work With Us
Springboard’s core values inform our culture, determining what behaviors are rewarded, tolerated, or unforgivable. As an ambitious, mission-driven team, some values are obvious choices: we care about customer success, and encourage an always-learning mindset. We consider the impact we want to have on others, and we're proud of the work that we do.
