Senior Technical Recruiter – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement specialized sourcing strategies for senior and highly specialized technical positions.

• Provide guidance to executives and senior leadership on organizational structure, compensation frameworks, and global talent mapping utilizing market insights.

• Oversee the complete recruitment process for critical roles, including intricate offer negotiations.

• Ensure a remarkable and uniform candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Create and execute scalable recruiting initiatives such as referral programs, interview training sessions, and process documentation.

• Enhance the efficiency and quality of hires across the talent acquisition function.

• Cultivate and sustain a targeted pipeline of passive candidates.

• Position Kong as a preferred employer in competitive job markets.

• Carry out screenings and interviews to evaluate technical competencies and cultural alignment.

• Maintain job postings and candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System.

• Shape the employer branding and lead recruiting presentations for executives.

• Act as a trusted talent advisor to Engineering, Product, and Professional Services leadership throughout North America.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive, full-cycle technical recruiting experience.

• At least 2 years dedicated to Senior/Staff/Principal-level hiring in a fast-growing SaaS or cloud-native environment.

• Extensive knowledge of the North American technical talent landscape.

• Proven track record of competing for talent against leading late-stage startups and publicly traded companies.

• Capacity to leverage quantitative and qualitative data to influence senior leaders and executives.

• Management of core talent acquisition programs or significant enhancements to the recruiting lifecycle processes.

• Proficient in advanced sourcing and candidate engagement techniques that extend beyond standard LinkedIn Recruiter usage.

• Ability to question ideas and sway others.

• Skill in simplifying complex information into a structured, digestible format.

• Competence in collaborating with HR Business Partners, Finance, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Experience in recruiting across the EMEA region is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.

• 401(k) plan.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Basic life and AD&D insurance.

• Additional rewards may be applicable for eligible roles, including sales incentives.

• Benefits may vary based on location.