Head of Recruiting

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Requirements:

• Extensive experience in recruitment operations and analytics
• Demonstrated success recruiting for diverse technology-related positions
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates and internal hiring teams
• Familiarity with hiring in remote and distributed team environments
• Strong knowledge of relevant state and federal employment regulations
• Expertise with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse) and candidate sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Ability to leverage recruiting analytics to measure performance and drive continuous improvement
• Capacity to independently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to educate, collaborate, and partner with colleagues and leadership to achieve talent acquisition goals
• Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services
• A mindset and work approach that aligns with our core values
• Ability to travel for work from time to time

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruiting across technical and non-technical roles (e.g., product management, user research, software engineering)
• Collaborate closely with Skylight leadership, such as the CEO, COO, and Head of People Operations, to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-quality candidates
• Create, update, and maintain critical hiring resources, such as talent acquisition materials, candidate sourcing guides, interview protocols, and evaluation frameworks
• Continuously monitor and implement industry best practices for candidate attraction, recruiting processes, and compliance with federal and state regulations
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to staff and hiring managers involved in recruitment to promote best practices
• Design, implement, and continuously refine processes to track, analyze, and report key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, pipeline health) to inform strategic decisions and drive improvements
• Stay current on recruiting trends and innovative solutions, recommending tools and approaches that enhance Skylight’s talent acquisition effectiveness
• Ensure a seamless candidate-to-employee experience by partnering closely with the Head of People Operations on integrated onboarding processes