Theranos is actively building a world-class team. Most likely candidates are currently employed in similar types of positions but want to be part of a paradigm-shifting company doing innovative work and gain tremendous personal and career growth. Candidates must be hard working with unfaltering determination to excel in an intense start-up environment.

As a specialist in computer software, electric engineering and/or mechanical engineering recruiting, the ideal candidate for this position has a proven track record of identifying, recruiting, and placing outstanding employees in high tech companies. He/she will creatively and aggressively find world-class personnel who will grow and succeed within Theranos.

• Identify recruiting needs; develop job descriptions; fill positions.
• Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Develop and implement local and national recruiting plans.
• Aggressively pursue and successfully recruit top candidates (who are often not looking for jobs).
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees.
• Post positions to appropriate Internet sources.
• Improve and maintain the company website recruiting page to assist in recruiting.
• Maintain regular contact with possible future candidates.
• Coordinate college recruiting initiatives.
• Attend campus career fairs for recruiting and company recognition.
• Develop working relationships within colleges to aid in recruiting.
• Manage the use of recruiters and headhunters.
• Review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.
• Conduct prescreening interviews.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in company’s recruiting system.
• Assist in performing reference and background checks for potential employees.
• Assist in writing and forwarding rejection letters.
• Assist in interviewing and selecting employees onsite.
• Assist in preparing and sending offer packages.
• Assist in preparing and sending new employee orientation packages.
• Perform other special projects as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree is required. Background in information systems software, hardware, electric engineering a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in high tech recruiting
• Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Skills in database management and record keeping.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of recruiting work.
• Ability to travel for recruitment meetings, college visits, and career fairs and maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions.