Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed-Term, 18 Months)

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level Recruiter (18-month Fixed Term) to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will be pivotal in attracting top talent to SoundCloud. You will be responsible for sourcing, engaging, and hiring exceptional professionals who can contribute to our innovative and dynamic environment.

As an experienced recruiter, you have a solid understanding of engineering roles, technologies, and industry trends. You will be responsible for partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand the requirements for all roles across the organization. You will develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and engage highly skilled candidates.

At SoundCloud, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are part of our DNA, and the best candidate for this role will filter all of their recruiting practices through a DEI lens. You will identify and connect with potential candidates by utilizing various sourcing channels such as job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and industry-specific groups. Additionally, you will conduct thorough candidate screenings, assessments, and interviews to evaluate technical and non-technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.

You will also conduct kick-off meetings with your hiring managers to better understand the team needs. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including offer negotiation, onboarding, and post-hire follow-up. Building and maintaining relationships with candidates will be a key aspect of the role, ensuring a positive candidate experience and keeping them engaged throughout the recruitment process.

You will also collaborate closely with other Talent Acquisition team members to enhance recruitment strategies, processes, and employer branding initiatives. An important part of your job would also be to ensure crafting job descriptions with inclusive language, establishing fair policies, and networking and representing candidates from under-represented groups.

At SoundCloud, we value a results-oriented mindset and a passion for technology. As an experienced Recruiter, you will have the opportunity to contribute to SoundCloud's mission and culture, effectively communicating our values and opportunities to prospective candidates. Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Experience and Background:

• Proven experience as an in-house recruiter, specifically within engineering, product, and design recruitment, but also enthusiastic about taking on other roles across the business.
• Solid understanding of engineering roles, technologies, and industry trends.
• Familiarity with various sourcing techniques, including online job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Experience in conducting technical and non-technical interviews and evaluating candidates' skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality hires within established timelines.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
• Passion for technology and the ability to effectively communicate SoundCloud's mission and culture to prospective candidates.
• Strong focus on DEI recruitment by structuring processes and policies that promote diversity.
• Source, network with, and proactively reach out to minorities, female candidates, people with disabilities, or other under-represented groups.

About us:

We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London). We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home. We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective, and experience is respected and heard. We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops, and enrichment opportunities.

Benefits:

• Interested in a gym membership, photography course, or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!
• Employee Equity Plan
• Professional development allowance
• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually.
• We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly at the office!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SoundCloud:

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans, and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or caregiver status.

At SoundCloud, you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.