Hadrian
Head of Early Career Recruiting
Los Angeles, CA · Full-time
Work authorization requiredDetected 72 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentRecruitingRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- As Hadrian's first Head of Early Career Recruiting, you will build and lead our early talent function from the ground up.
- This is a true 0 to 1 leadership opportunity where you will design the strategy, hire and develop a team, and establish the programs that will bring the next generation of builders into Hadrian.
- You will create lasting partnerships with top universities, trade schools, and community programs while collaborating closely with engineering and factory operations leaders to scale a best-in-class internship and early career program.
Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and grow a team of early career recruiters and program leads, providing coaching, direction, and development
- Design and execute Hadrian's early career recruiting strategy across universities, trade schools, and community programs for both technical and operational talent
- Develop and own long-term partnerships with universities, trade schools, student organizations, and career centers
- Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers across engineering, operations, and manufacturing to define workforce pipeline needs and hiring goals
- Plan and lead campus and trade school recruiting events, information sessions, and brand-building activities
- Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for technical and operational roles
- Develop scalable processes, tools, and playbooks that support a growing early career function
- Proven success building or scaling early career and internship programs in high-growth environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold a team accountable to goals and performance
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of university or early career recruiting experience
- Experience partnering with diverse stakeholders including technical, operations, and senior leadership teams
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to represent Hadrian's mission authentically at all levels
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- Flexible vacation policy
Company info
- What We're Looking For
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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