Senior Recruiter

ABOUT

Equis is a set of organizations (including Equis Research, Equis Institute, and EquisLabs) working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement.

Since 2019, we have served as a hub for Latino research and innovation, leaning into the complexities of Latino voters in the United States, ensuring they get the sophistication of treatment and level of attention that matches their critical role in the electorate. Equis is also committed to developing Latino leaders across the progressive space, serving as a convener of organizations and individuals leading Hispanic-focused programs. The scope of our work is designed to engage Latinos in multiple arenas because we believe that this moment requires a complete rethinking of how we engage Latinos.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the People, Talent & Culture (PTC) Director, the Senior Recruiter plays a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring talented candidates to fuel the next stage of Equis’s growth. The Senior Recruiter will serve as a brand ambassador for Equis and ensure a positive candidate experience reflective of Equis’ mission and values. The successful Senior Recruiter candidate will be experienced in full cycle recruiting, ATS management and coaching hiring managers on recruitment best practices and interview techniques.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily full-cycle recruitment for open roles including drafting job descriptions, position requisition approval, posting jobs, sourcing, reviewing resumes, crafting interview questions, following up with candidates, checking references and extending offers.

• May assist with scheduling interviews.

• Prepares interviewing, hiring and selection materials.

• Develop relationships with hiring managers to build awareness of their departments, hiring needs, and job specifications.

• Coach hiring managers throughout the hiring lifecycle.

• Foster high-touch relationships with candidates and provide a positive candidate experience, keeping candidates informed about their application status and providing feedback as needed.

• Support the development and execution of Equis’ talent acquisition strategy, including employer branding, hiring programs, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, partnerships with key organizations for future talent pipelining and training programs such as Interview training.

• Builds and maintains new recruiting connections with partner organizations, especially those with a commitment to DEI.

• Provide regular recruitment metrics and reports to management, outlining progress, challenges, and recommendations.

• Use BreezyHR applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage talent pools, track candidate progress in real time and ensure a streamlined recruitment process.

• Leverage multiple talent sources to design innovative recruitment strategies.

• Stay up to date on employment laws, employer trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices to ensure an effective and inclusive hiring process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant recruitment experience

• Demonstrated success in advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion throughout all stages of the recruitment life cycle.

• High degree of adaptability and ability to move in a fast paced, evolving environment.

• Ability to communicate in Spanish at a conversational level.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), Google Workspace and other recruitment tools.

• Understanding of labor laws and regulations related to hiring practices.

• Analytical mindset to evaluate candidate qualifications and advise on hiring decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience recruiting for political organizations and nonprofits

• BreezyHR (ATS) experience

• Clickup experience

• Fluency in Spanish, reading, verbal and written.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times

• The ability to communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients via phone, video call, and email

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States. Equis has implemented a pro vaccination policy, subject to exemptions. Candidates must be willing to follow the established policy to prevent and limit the exposure of COVID-19.

This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position will require occasional nights and weekend work and some in-person attendance for all-staff or department level events, approximately 2 per year, which require overnight travel.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position, Exempt with occasional domestic travel and a competitive salary range of $90,000- $115,000/year. This salary range represents a good faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience. This position is currently funded through 2025.

Our generous Benefits Package includes 100% Medical, Dental, Vision at no premium for employees, Company Paid Life Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account with employer contribution, Unlimited PTO, generous paid holidays, 4% Employer Match 401(k), Annual Professional Development Stipend, Work-from-home Stipend, Paid Parental Leave, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, wellness stipend and Emergency Relief Fund. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures in accordance with the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks.

HOW TO APPLY

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Please send your resume and cover letter via our career page. For your application to receive full consideration, please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in working at Equis and how your background and/or experience demonstrate your commitment to Equis’s core goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community. In the submission of an application, your consent is provided to share your resume with partnering organizations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Equis believes in an open and inclusive work environment that encourages respect and is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment. We embrace our differences as

we prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or military status in any of our operations. We prioritize not just equality, but equity in our practices and policies. Given who our employees are and the community we serve, we pay special attention to equity in the arenas of racial justice, gender justice, educational access, citizenship status, and language justice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email ptc @equislabs.us.