Instawork is on a mission to create meaningful economic opportunities for skilled hourly professionals in communities around the globe. Our AI-powered labor marketplace helps local businesses scale, and enables global technology companies to push the frontiers of robotics and AI. Backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others, we’re looking for exceptional talent to reimagine the way the world works.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Recruiter to lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for mid-level to leadership-tier roles. This role requires a sophisticated approach to talent acquisition, focusing on headhunting, executive search, and building high-impact leadership pipelines. You will serve as a talent partner to business leaders, mentoring the wider People team while driving the evolution of our recruitment standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute comprehensive search strategies for senior leadership and specialized mid-level positions.
- Move beyond bulk methods to leverage headhunting,
qualified networking, and passive candidate engagement.
- Lead the complete recruitment lifecycle—from conducting deep-dive intake sessions with leadership to managing complex offer negotiations.
- Act as a consultant to department heads to define organizational structures, manpower planning, and talent profiles.
- Leverage AI-based recruitment tools and data-driven insights to optimize hiring quality and reduce time-to-hire.
- Design and roll out strategic initiatives, including executive referral programs, to attract top-tier industry talent.
- Maintain executive-level dashboards and recruitment metrics to provide strategic updates to the leadership team.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of closing mid-level to senior leadership roles in both tech and non-tech.
- Search Expertise: Stron