Recruiter

Recruitment Manager

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who excels in a dynamic working environment and wants to add value to our team and organization. You will both support and act as the primary point of contact for a variety of roles including technical and non-technical.

What You'll Do

Own and manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing to closing candidates.

Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand technical hiring needs and develop tailored strategies.

Identify and engage top-tier talent through direct outreach, networking, and creative sourcing techniques.

Quickly learn and understand complex technical concepts in robotics, autonomy, AI, and ML to assess candidate qualifications effectively.

Manage a seamless and high-touch candidate experience.

Maintain a high-level of attention to detail in tracking candidates and recruitment metrics.

Work effectively with a wide range of personalities, from engineers to executives.

Travel occasionally for career fairs, conferences, and on-site hiring events.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of recruiting experience in both technical and non-technical environments.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Well-versed in Boolean search string manipulation and accustomed to outside-the-box-thinking to find candidates.

Experience supporting and collaborating with hiring managers, ensuring they get top talent.

Well-versed in managing applicant tracking systems with actions including (but not limited to) dispositioning candidates, contacting candidates, and opening/closing requisitions.

Local (or willing to move) to our Clarksburg, Maryland headquarters on a hybrid work schedule.

US Person/Lawful Permanent Residence.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Rippling Applicant Tracking System.

Experience using data-driven analysis to drive change.

Experience or interest in recruiter technology including but not limited to automation, tooling, or AI.

Technical background in software or hardware engineering.

US Salary Range

$90,000—$140,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.