Skydio
Senior Business Recruiter
San Mateo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$170kDetected 5 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- You will play a critical role in shaping high-performing teams, influencing hiring decisions, and continuously elevating the candidate experience.
- Please Note: This role is based in San Mateo, California, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days per week.
- Mentor and elevate recruiting best practices across the team, contributing to a strong and scalable talent function
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the end-to-end recruiting strategy and execution for GTM and G&A roles, ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience
- Partner closely with senior business leaders and executives to deeply understand organizational goals and translate them into effective hiring plans
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, influencing talent decisions, interview processes, and organizational design
- Proactively build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through creative sourcing strategies, market mapping, and networking
- Lead strategic talent discussions, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning
- Collaborate cross-functionally to design and scale recruiting processes that are efficient, data-driven, and aligned with company growth
- Leverage recruiting data and analytics to inform decision-making, track performance, and continuously optimize hiring outcomes
- Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions at multiple levels of the organization
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and advise both candidates and leadership
- At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
Requirements
- Deep experience with modern recruiting tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby, Greenhouse)
- High attention to detail with the ability to balance speed, quality, and process in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to commute to the San Mateo, CA office at least 3 days per week
Nice to have
- Blend of in-house and agency recruiting experience
- Experience or strong familiarity with international hiring practices across EMEA and APAC regions, including regional talent markets, compliance considerations, and hiring nuances
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
- For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
- To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
Compensation
- At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000*.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.
- Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans.
Company info
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
- We are seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across our Go-To-Market (GTM) and G&A organizations.
- As a senior member of the recruiting team, you will operate as a strategic talent partner to senior leadership, driving hiring strategies that enable the company to scale effectively.
- This is an opportunity to have meaningful impact at a high-growth company by building the talent-dense teams needed for long-term success.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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