Recruiter

Surgo Ventures is obsessed with solving big health problems with precision. Our services and products enable clients in the private and public sectors to deliver personalized health solutions designed to meet people's unique needs. Our scientists and health experts use behavioral science, data science, and artificial intelligence to unlock innovative scalable solutions that improve and save lives. Our work spans the globe, from projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, India and other low- and middle-income countries on issues like COVID-19, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, and mental health. 

We are a growing team with ambitious plans and are in search of top-class talent who want to roll up their sleeves and come work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to help solve big problems. We love our work and we think you will too.  

 

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Recruiter to join our team and manage the main stage of our hiring process. 

In the Recruiter role, you are expected to evaluate and screen potential candidates to fill vacant positions in the company. A key element of this position is the ability to attract highly-competitive and best-fit candidates for the job. Success in this role will be determined by providing an increased number of qualified candidates and retention rates.

You will be responsible to utilize different channels to search for potential candidates, reach passive candidates and build talent pipelines for future employment needs. You will proactively recognize our hiring needs and assist us in filling our open vacancies with qualified workers.

If you have strong administration skills and can work in a fast-paced environment, know how to source via social media and various qualifying networks and enjoy learning about various roles, we’d like to meet you.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Interact with potential candidates via social media and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Slack and Github).

  • Identify the profiles of qualified candidates proactively for future vacancies

  • Promote our employer brand on online and offline platforms

  • Collaborate with hiring managers and determine position prerequisites.

  • Craft and update job descriptions

  • Prepare job offer letters

  • Organize candidates’ data in internal databases

  • Design candidate experience surveys and analyze feedback

  • Perform background and reference checks

  • Measure conversion rates which include the number of passive candidates who transform into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired

  • Coordinate interviews and be the primary source of contact for applicants

  • Organize our employee referral process, including asking for referrals and managing bonus requests

  • Assist with new hire onboarding as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • 3+ yrs experience as a Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, HR Generalist or similar role

  • Hands-on experience with sourcing strategies

  • Strong negotiation and sales skills

  • Outstanding time-management skills

  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases

  • Basic knowledge of labor legislation

  • Experience using professional social networks (LinkedIn, in particular)

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

What you’ll love about Surgo:

  • Competitive compensation and health benefits

  • 4 weeks PTO, 10+ holidays, 12 sick days

  • Highly competitive 401K

  • 3 months paid parental leave

  • Cell phone reimbursement

  • Professional Development opportunities

  • Hybrid environment/Remote friendly

  • Fantastic colleagues and opportunity to solve tough challenges in health

Our Hiring Philosophy:

We hire for passion and core competencies. 

We look for problem solvers and lateral thinkers. 

We love it if you have done different things with your time. 

If you think you are ideal for this position, write to us even if your experience doesn’t match all the requirements listed above.

Application:

  • Interested applicants, please apply here.

  • Short-listed applicants will go through several steps: interview with the hiring manager, a take-home project, and a virtual “on-site” with the team.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy:

Surgo believes a diverse, inclusive staff makes a stronger team and more impactful organization and we are committed to related team development. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions, languages, social class, marital status, religions, veterans status, and disabilities are strongly affected encouraged to apply.