THE COMPANY & OPPORTUNITY: STARTUPTAP StartupTAP is not a traditional recruiting agency; we are a unique talent acquisition solution for fast growing startups. Armed with a disruptive recruiting model, we provide customized hands-on recruiting solutions for entrepreneurs, early-mid-late-stage startups, small businesses, agencies, big brands, we work with all companies looking to grow! We have plans, BIG PLANS to help build the up-and-coming companies that are changing the world and we can't do it alone. We are looking for a very ambitious Recruiting Associate to join our growing team. We're looking for the kind of person that takes pride in being the best at what they do. We're looking for an incredibly driven and talented person who wants to be more than a cubicle dweller, complacent with the status quo. We're looking for someone who approaches challenges with a "do-what-it-takes" mentality, has larger than life ambitions and able to deliver results. If you're looking for a nine to five, ten to six or eight to four, you won't want to work with us. The ideal candidate will possess the right blend of talent, drive, passion, enthusiasm, smarts and entrepreneurial spirit to roll up their sleeves and help us be the best recruiting solution for growing companies. We ALL work together, our small but quickly growing team including the Founders are in the trenches. This is an exciting time for us. We are a startup helping build startups and this is a place where you can make a big impact on the overall success of the business and our mission, to be the best. SPECIFICALLY… Work closely with everyone to understand the specific skills, qualifications and experience needed for our clients and their open positions. Effectively interact with candidates, hiring managers, senior executives and entrepreneurs via email/phone/in-person. Draft clean, concise yet detailed job descriptions for open requisitions as needed. Utilize job boards (i.e. Monster, LinkedIn, Indeed, client websites, etc.) to post open positions; Ensure all postings are current, active and updated. Review and evaluate all incoming resumes on assigned positions and take appropriate action (i.e. connect/interview appropriate applicants). Provide constant, concise and direct updates to Managing Partners, team members and clients on status of searches and candidates in process. Provide quick, accurate and effective administrative support to facilitate all client/candidate interaction (phone and in-person interviews). SOURCE! – Perform thorough research, analyze and dissect vertical markets and industries to identify the best talent for our searches. Build comprehensive, detailed and presentable candidate databases using Excel. This data is critical to the success of the search! Collaborate and effectively develop strong relationships at all levels of an organization (both internal and external). Network professionally and personally (you're a natural at this!) Represent StartupTAP in the public and at networking events when appropriate. Strategize, develop and suggest implementation of new and creative candidate sourcing techniques and methods. Effectively and efficiently leverage social media tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and others. Own the entire recruitment process eventually delivering and negotiating offers, perform candidate reference checks as needed. Everything else (we didn't think of) that it takes to get the job done. Deliver results - that's how we measure success.