Senior Technical Recruiter

Company Overview

Founded in 2019, Brimstone developed a breakthrough process to decarbonize cement production, one of the leading drivers of climate change. Our team is now scaling up to refine our process further and to build our first production facilities. We’re assembling an all-star group of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world.

If this sounds like you, join us in helping to solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have a blast while doing it!).

Job Brief

As the Senior Technical Recruiter specializing in hard science and engineering roles, you will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top-tier talent to support our research and development efforts. You will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and build a robust pipeline of candidates. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for connecting talented professionals with exciting career opportunities. This is a hybrid role out of the Oakland lab.

This is a hybrid role out of the Oakland lab.

Key Focus Areas of the role may include:

• Coordinate the full cycle end-to-end recruiting from sourcing to post-offer acceptance

• Partner and collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and urgency of hiring needs to develop comprehensive job descriptions

• Understand the Brimstone process and make compelling pitches to excite candidates about Brimstone’s product and mission

• Utilize various sourcing techniques, including online job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates

• Evaluate candidates' technical competencies, qualifications, experience, and cultural addition through thorough interviews and assessments

• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process

• Collect and analyze feedback from interviewers to make informed hiring decisions

• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, keeping them engaged and informed throughout the recruitment process

• Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and networking functions to expand talent pipelines and promote employer brand awareness

• Partner with members of the People Operations team and hiring managers to develop innovative recruitment strategies and best practices

• Provide guidance, support, and training to hiring managers and team members on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and selection processes

• Track key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and source effectiveness, to measure the success of recruitment efforts

• Generate regular reports and analytics to identify trends, optimize recruitment strategies, and make data-driven decisions

For this role, we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a hard science, including but not limited to chemistry or engineering

• 5-plus years of experience as a technical recruiter, within the field of climate technology or manufacturing

• Strong understanding of scientific and technical concepts, with the ability to assess candidates' qualifications and skills effectively

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with candidates and hiring teams

• Knowledge of ATS system (Ashby preferable) and other recruitment tools

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work on multiple projects at once, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and selection processes

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• Salary range for this role is $150,000 - 175,000 per year

• Company equity

• 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• Mental health benefits

• Generous paid time off policy

• 12-weeks of parental leave

• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.