Senior Staff Recruiter - Contract (r4882) - Remote Eligible

Senior Recruiter

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Recruiter who specializes in General & Administrative (G&A) along with international hiring to uphold our values and drive us closer to accomplishing our mission. As part of our Talent team, you will identify and attract exceptional candidates who bring a collaborative spirit, resilience, and a diversity of thought to all they do. You will play a critical role in ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process while providing an outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

In this role, you will focus on building high-performing G&A teams, including Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and other corporate functions, while also supporting our international hiring efforts. You'll navigate the complexities of global talent acquisition, ensuring compliance with various employment laws and best practices in different regions.

From sourcing and pipeline generation to offer negotiation and onboarding, you will own the entire recruiting process, leveraging data-driven insights and strategic hiring approaches to ensure success.

What you'll do:

• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers in G&A functions to deeply understand their teams, hiring needs, and talent strategies.
• Drive international recruiting efforts, working with legal, HR, and local hiring partners to navigate visa processes, compliance, and labor laws in multiple regions.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies that ensure strong pipelines for both G&A and international roles.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience, maintaining high engagement and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
• Utilize data and analytics to track pipeline metrics, hiring efficiency, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by implementing inclusive hiring practices and expanding diverse candidate pipelines.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, international hiring partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay up to date on global hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive intelligence to refine recruiting strategies.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience hiring for G&A roles (Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, etc.).
• Experience with international hiring (immigration processes, compliance, and global talent sourcing)
• Strong ability to partner with leadership and influence hiring decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across different time zones and cultures.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), with experience in Lever ATS preferred.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify top talent.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced startup or tech environment where adaptability is key.
• Familiarity with global compensation strategies and talent market trends.
• Passion for technology, AI, or robotics and an understanding of how these industries operate.

$75 - $112 an hour

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.