Recruiting Partner

JOB SUMMARY

The Recruiting Partner leads the entire hiring lifecycle from intake to offer for assigned roles across Code.org. This role acts as a strategic partner to Hiring Managers, providing expertise in sourcing, candidate evaluation, and equitable hiring practices. The ideal candidate is obsessed with details, thrives on structure and follow-through, and takes a proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and next steps before they arise, while excelling at sourcing and engaging exceptional talent. This role blends strategic partnership with hands-on, data-informed execution to deliver a world-class experience for every candidate and Hiring Manager. Success in this role means every hire strengthens Code.org’s mission, culture, and long-term growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will:

• Partner with Hiring Managers to define role requirements, develop hiring and talent assessment strategies, and create interview plans.
• Manage the full recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously, ensuring a high-quality experience at every stage.
• Actively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and creative channels to build diverse, high-quality pipelines.
• Conduct screening calls and informational interviews to assess skills, motivation, and alignment with Code.org’s mission.
• Deliver consistent, transparent, and timely communication with candidates throughout the process.
• Anticipate hiring risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities, and proactively recommend course corrections to Hiring Managers and People & Culture partners.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews and debriefs, ensuring an equitable and efficient experience.
• Build strong partnerships with Hiring Managers by providing data-informed recommendations, market insights, best practices with talent assessment, and structured feedback loops.
• Maintain meticulous records and data accuracy in Greenhouse and other recruiting systems; track and report on key recruiting metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the People & Culture team on offer development, onboarding coordination, and continuous process improvement.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and uphold ethical standards in the use of recruiting technology and AI tools.
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies, tools, and processes to improve speed and quality of hire.
• Represent Code.org’s mission and culture authentically in every candidate interaction

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates who have:

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in mission-driven, tech, or education-focused organizations.
• Proven success in sourcing, screening, and closing candidates across a variety of roles and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic advisor to Hiring Managers and influence decision-making with data and insights.
• Proven experience recommending or co-developing effective talent assessments such as take-home assignments, case studies, or structured exercises that lead to high-quality hires.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of information and follow complex workflows.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using Greenhouse or comparable ATS platforms; familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Textio, and recruiting automation tools.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret metrics to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• A proactive, self-directed approach to anticipating needs, surfacing issues early, and driving hiring outcomes forward with minimal direction.
• Strong understanding of equitable hiring practices and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manages multiple priorities effectively.

In addition, candidates must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Work within the United States
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Builder’s mindset. We’re looking for adaptable, result-driven team members who thrive in dynamic environments and can navigate shifting priorities with ease. In this role, you’ll embrace change, pivot strategies as needed, and drive impactful solutions that align with evolving business needs. If you excel in fast-paced settings and enjoy turning challenges into opportunities, we’d love to have you on our team!
• We are hard on problems and kind to each other. We stay focused on the challenge of bringing computer science to students and teachers globally. We recognize that each of us brings the best of our intentions to support our mission and give grace when we make mistakes.
• A growth mindset fuels us. We approach each challenge with curiosity. We give feedback kindly and candidly; we receive feedback openly. We learn from our mistakes and look for ways to increase the reach and impact of our work.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
• Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
• Paid time off: 5 weeks total, comprised of 3 weeks vacation annually, plus a 2-week winter break office closure (including Christmas and New Year's), and sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
• Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
• Annual professional development stipend
• The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science