Recruiting Associate
Location: US, CA, Los Angeles
Department: StartupTAP
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Function: Consulting
Company profile: StartupTAP is not a conventional recruiting agency.  We're true Talent Acquisition Partners.We stand behind the belief that talent is the magical ingredient that fuels innovative ideas and builds successful startups. A great idea can only go so far without the right mix of talented, driven people working vigorously toward the same goals. We don’t just provide resumes and candidates; we’ll be your Talent Acquisition Partners in crime, doing all the dirty work to find those rare gems, the people that have that unique blend of talent, drive and passion that will bring fresh energy, ability and ideas to your team. So, while you’re busy changing the world, let us be your Talent Acquisition Partners, it’s what we do best.
Description: THE COMPANY & OPPORTUNITY: STARTUPTAPStartupTAP 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.
Requirements: EDUCATION: BA/BS degree highly preferred, close to required, but will consider exceptional candidates.  Open to all majors.EXPERIENCE: Ideally, 4+ years of progressive work experience in any function.  Client-facing consulting/sales related experience a big plus.  We will consider phenomenal individuals with less experience, it’s the right individual that matters.Mind-blowing communication skills – verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal (yes, all of it).Absolutely amazing computer skills (we don't just mean MS Office; we mean overall tech savviness.  Technology is an integral part of your day-to-day life).You have multiple connected devices and enjoy using them.  *finding yourself having a difficult time completely unplugging could be a plus J.Mastery of the Internet with search abilities that would put a detective to shame. Knowledge of Boolean search is great… Knowing the term “Boolean search” without using Google.MUST be detaled orianted.  Did you catch that?  If so, great, keep reading…  If not, please try again.Be incredibly organized and able to effectively juggle multiple competing priorities (ability to juggle actual tangible objects not required, although makes for a good happy hour discussion).Self-driven and able to work and deliver results with minimal to no supervision.  We don’t micromanage; we all have our own work to deliver on.Comfortable with negotiating? That’s a plus.  Can you sell ice to an Eskimo?  Even better.Interest, curiosity, severe or mild obsession with internet, technology, media and entertainment industries all lend itself well to the role.Neurotic entrepreneurial drive; see the BIG PICTURE and ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES and do whatever it takes to get the job done.  We are all trying to build something.  This isn’t a bureaucratic environment.  We are driven to deliver the results.  That’s what matters.Outside the box, inside the box, on top of the box, blow-the-box-up type thinkers.  We want problem solvers, and those that will then solve the problem. Incredibly driven to succeed and will do what it takes and more to achieve said success.MUST BE ONE PART SCOUT:A naturally sociable person, coupled with an inquisitive persona and desire to continually learn.  You want to know “why” just as much as “what”.An incredibly strong team player, collegial and collaborative.  Competitiveness is great, but we are a team.  When there’s a win, it’s a team win.Genuine, approachable and open to new ideas.  No really, this means you’re adaptable, flexible and open to best practices. No ego desired.  You can take constructive criticism and be a sponge when it comes to learning and adapting, we’re part of the team (as stated above).Be of the highest level of integrity, character and ethics.  This is already lacking in the recruiting industry.  We’re not trying to perpetuate the problem.And equal parts Ninja:And equal parts Ninja:Cat-like reflexes and the ability to operate with a sense of urgency.Very action-oriented and execution focused.  You know what needs to be done before everyone else and you do it with laser focus.Able to learn incredibly quickly.  More importantly, open minded and willingness to learn our process; trainable and can take direction.You move quickly both physically and in the technology world (phone/computer/cloud).You can throw a ninja star with pinpoint precision – Just kidding ;)*If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.  Please send us a copy of your résumé WITH a brief note telling us why you would be a good fit for StartupTAP.  If you can reference a specific line in this spec, and why you’re a fit, even better.  We want to know why you’re interested.
Benefits: WHY WORK WITH US?Our team members are that, team members working towards the same goal, not just job seekers who landed a job.  We set the bar high at StartupTAP but our team members set their own bar even higher.  Everyone here is driven to achieve results and build a game changing talent acquisition solution.  You will be surrounded by smart and driven professionals working in a collaborative team environment.  This is a true team environment, we all have different strengths and we all help each other be better.  Recruiting is all about people.  Our business is people.  We’re “people-people” or “people-persons” - you know what we mean.  You won’t find egos here.  We are fueled by incredible ambition, humility and the desire to build something truly unique.  If you want to be involved in a startup that is involved with startups, this is the place to be.  You get to work with some of the most talented and forward-thinking companies in Southern California.  Most importantly, everyone on the team has the opportunity to make a significant and immediate impact.OFFICE: Great centralized location in Downtown LA near the Arts District (we are about to move again into a larger office), nearly 100 places to eat, drink and entertain.GEAR: AKA your new BFFs.  We provide you with the tools to get the job done.  Your choice of laptop (MacBook Air or X1 Carbon) – depending if you’re PC or MAC.  A 22” monitor at the office for you to have more screen real-estate.  BYOD for phones to start, but we got your cell plan covered!FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES: We have so much to do, and not enough time and that’s why we’re hiring!  We don’t have “set hours” you make your own, but don’t be a stranger, this is a team thing after all.  We encourage everyone to be at the office to collaborate.  The team enjoys being at the office. UNLIMITED TIME OFF: “Work hard, play hard” – overused term, but very relevant to us.  Embrace it, you deserve it.  Take vacation and days off when you need to or when you just want a day off.  We trust our team members to hold themselves accountable.OTHER PERKS:  Stocked office with food/snacks/protein bars/drinks with your requests – we do Costco runs.  We often have company lunch/dinners/happy hours.  We have beer & alcohol in the office (no keg yet – we don’t have enough people or the space!)  We work in a fun environment and you’re surrounded by like-minded people.  As we grow, so will the list of perks and benefits!  Make it past 90 days and we’ll even throw in some medical and dental insurance!
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