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Nextdoor · 7 hours ago

Senior Technical Recruiter - Early Career and Industry ( Fixed Term Contract )

Dallas, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Nextdoor is a neighborhood network that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses around local information. The Senior Technical Recruiter will partner with hiring stakeholders to scale R&D hiring, focusing on campus recruiting strategies and managing internship programs.

CivicTechCommunitiesInternetMobile AppsSocial Media

Responsibilities

Design and execute Nextdoor’s campus recruiting strategy, including the management of internship programs and New Grad hiring cycles

Lead the planning and execution of campus-specific programming, such as university tech talks, career fairs, and on-campus branding events

Work closely and cross-functionally with hiring managers to assess recruiting needs for both early-career and experienced industry roles

Build pipelines of qualified, high-caliber candidates using creative sourcing strategies across a diverse range of experience levels

Strategize and evaluate a variety of ways to engage talent pipelines and execute on referral generation, university partnerships, and sourcing campaigns

Utilize a data-driven approach to analyze, track, and communicate key hiring metrics for both seasonal campus cycles and industry roles

Manage the end-to-end 'intern-to-full-time' conversion process, ensuring a high-touch and supportive experience for early-career talent

Deliver a great candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, tailoring your approach to meet the specific needs of students and industry veterans alike

Qualification

Full cycle recruitingUniversity/Campus RecruitingData-driven mindsetBuilding relationshipsTime managementAI technologiesCommunicationInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityLeadership

Required

5+ years of full cycle recruiting background supporting roles including but not limited to Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Product Management, Design & Research

Proven experience in University/Campus Recruiting, including a deep understanding of the academic calendar and seasonal hiring rhythms

Experience building or managing campus programming, such as intern social calendars, mentorship structures, or diversity-focused university outreach

Strong ability to pivot between high-volume campus recruiting and targeted, niche industry sourcing

Strong interpersonal skills and great at building relationships with different types of stakeholders, from university career centers to senior engineering leadership

Efficiency and data-driven mindset: learns quickly, has the ability to triage pipeline data to uncover trends, and be able to pivot sourcing strategies as needed

Leads by example: inclusive, collaborative, self-directed, and highly motivated with a sense of urgency

Excellent communication skills: written, oral, in-person, and on the phone

Strong time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities as the recruiting season shifts

Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done