Strategic Talent Sourcing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Lead top-of-funnel recruitment efforts for AI engineering, applied science, computational biology, forward-deployed engineering, and GTM positions.

• Create and sustain warm candidate pipelines prior to the official opening of roles.

• Guide candidates through the recruitment process effectively.

• Design AI-focused sourcing strategies that extend beyond traditional LinkedIn Recruiter searches.

• Conduct high-volume, high-quality candidate screenings and deliver actionable insights to hiring managers.

• Maintain candidate engagement and enthusiasm for Edison throughout their journey.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to align on requirements, address any misalignments, and expedite the hiring of top candidates.

• Utilize pipeline metrics and market data to pinpoint gaps and suggest necessary adjustments.

• Provide guidance to the recruiting team and ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Manage project timelines, interview scheduling, and enhance recruiting operations, systems, tools, and processes.

• Gradually take on full-cycle recruiting responsibilities, including closing, offer management, and recruitment strategy development.

• Work closely with hiring managers, scientists, engineers, and leadership teams.

• Report directly to the Talent Acquisition Leader.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting or sourcing experience with a strong focus on generating outbound pipelines.

• Proven ability to identify, engage, and convert passive candidates.

• Proficiency in capturing relevant data to inform decision-making and influence stakeholders.

• Strong instincts for talent assessment and the ability to articulate sourcing choices.

• Experience working in dynamic, early-stage environments where roles and priorities shift frequently.

• Excellent candidate responsiveness combined with warmth and clarity in communication.

• Highly organized and metrics-driven, with the ability to monitor and enhance personal recruitment funnel performance.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the capability to establish new processes independently.

• Technical recruiting experience in AI, life sciences, biotech, computational biology, or scientific research environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with ATS platforms like Ashby and AI-driven sourcing tools such as Juicebox and Gem is advantageous.

• Experience in startup or high-growth sourcing environments is an added benefit.

• Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting is a plus.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage with 100% of premiums paid for you and your dependents.

• Annual stipend for new parents.

• Fertility coverage provided through Carrot.

• Mental health support available through Rula.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.

• Annual employer-funded pet care stipend.

• Commuter benefits for transit and parking using pre-tax dollars.

• 401(k) company matching program.

• $300 quarterly health and wellness allowance.

• Complimentary lunch daily in the office.

• Free dinner provided when working late in the office.

• Regular team off-site activities and company events.

• Potential transition to full-time employment.