Job Title: Full-Cycle Recruiter (Part-Time, Remote)

Optery, a fast-growing startup dedicated to tackling the pressing issue of data privacy, is seeking a highly skilled Full-Cycle Recruiter to lead our hiring efforts across technical and GTM teams. This is a 3-month contract position with the potential to scale from 20 hours/week to 40 hours/week, offering flexibility and autonomy.

In this role, you will work closely with our founders and hiring managers to source top talent, drive hiring processes, and build exceptional candidate experiences. If you are a motivated and organized recruiting professional with a passion for making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for roles across Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Sales, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process.
• Proactively source candidates on LinkedIn and other platforms to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified talent.
• Conduct thorough resume reviews and phone screens to assess candidate qualifications and team fit.
• Coordinate interviews across time zones, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role needs, candidate profiles, and hiring strategies that align with our company goals.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate data in our ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and Google Sheets, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics to evaluate process effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
• Optimize recruiting workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance our hiring capabilities.
• Draft and post compelling job descriptions that reflect our team culture and values.

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in startup or high-growth environments.
• Proven track record of hiring for both technical and GTM roles, with a strong understanding of the skills and qualifications required.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter or similar tools, with a knack for building strong relationships.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms and G Suite, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity during U.S. business hours, with a high level of self-motivation and discipline.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• Experience working at or recruiting for an early-stage startup, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities.
• Experience hiring in a cybersecurity company, with knowledge of the latest trends and technologies.
• Familiarity with candidate identity verification or fraud prevention best practices, with a commitment to ensuring the integrity of our hiring process.

• Competitive hourly rate ($40–$70/hr based on experience), with opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Flexible, remote schedule (20 hrs/week, with room to scale to 40 hours/week), allowing you to work from anywhere and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with direct access to our founders and hiring managers.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shaping our team and hiring foundation, and contributing to our mission-driven culture.
• Supportive and inclusive team, with a low-ego, high-impact approach, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Optery is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, but operates as a fully-remote global team. While this is not necessarily a U.S.-based position, working regular U.S. business hours (Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones) is strongly preferred.

Optery values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.