Recruiter, Operations

About the role

Mercor is on the lookout for a dedicated Recruiter to oversee the complete hiring lifecycle for essential roles, particularly within our Operations division. This position involves close collaboration with General Managers to identify and recruit exceptional talent who will work alongside top AI Labs around the globe. As part of one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, you will have the opportunity to lay the groundwork for innovative recruiting strategies that will shape the future of Mercor.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage the entire recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to extending job offers, across various departments such as marketing, finance, and people operations, with a particular focus on operations roles.
• Collaborate with business partners to accurately define hiring requirements and continuously enhance the recruitment process.
• Create and maintain candidate pipelines through innovative outreach strategies, leveraging talent intelligence and Mercor's proprietary tools for structured candidate assessments and evaluations.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers and interviewers on effective structured interviewing practices, role definitions, and objective decision-making processes.
• Optimize hiring operations by monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators such as pass-through rates, time spent in each stage, and source effectiveness.
• Advocate for swift and high-quality hiring practices, ensuring same-day feedback, prompt offer presentations, and a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Boost the company's brand presence through targeted campaigns, referral initiatives, and recruitment events aimed at attracting top engineers and operations professionals.
• Act as a representative of Mercor in the competitive talent landscape, showcasing the company's values and opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards, metrics, and process automation within Ashby and other recruitment platforms.
• Enhance technical recruiting methodologies as the Operations team increasingly seeks candidates with technical expertise.

Requirements

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruiting for both entry-level and leadership positions.
• A strong track record of building and scaling recruitment systems, with the ability to identify critical metrics and make data-driven decisions.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, crucial for thriving in a hypergrowth environment where hiring is a top strategic priority.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with General Managers, Account Leads, and other internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with a diverse range of roles, especially in Go-to-Market, Strategy, and Operations, along with a basic understanding of technical positions such as Software Engineers or Front-End Developers.
• Confidence in representing the Mercor brand to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Experience with Ashby or a willingness to quickly learn new recruitment tools and systems.

Nice to have

• Background as a founding recruiter or experience in building recruitment strategies for early-stage startups.
• A keen interest in human data and the field of Artificial General Intelligence.
• Expertise in technical recruiting, as Mercor's operations are increasingly technical, necessitating skilled professionals in client-facing roles.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in Ashby

Practical notes

Candidates relocating to the New York metropolitan area will receive a relocation bonus of $15,000. Additionally, there is a housing bonus of $10,000 for those who reside within half a mile of the office. Our benefits package includes a monthly meal stipend of $1,500, a complimentary Equinox gym membership, $200 monthly reimbursement for laundry, $200 monthly wellness reimbursement, as well as comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

Join us at Mercor and play a pivotal role in shaping our Operations team while contributing to the growth of a company at the forefront of innovation in the AI sector. Your expertise in recruitment will not only help us find the right talent but also enhance our company culture and operational excellence.