Contract Recruiter (Field Operations) - UK

Contract Recruiter (Field Operations) - UK

40+ hours per week for the duration of the contract

£16 - £24 per hour

Fully remote in the UK (UK based candidates only)

Who we are

Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail AI solutions. We are a Silicon Valley based startup (with operations in Canada and the UK) that has more than doubled in size every year since inception. Our mission is lower the cost of living by automating and optimizing brick and mortar retail using deep learning and computer vision. We have been deployed at scale with the top retailers in the world! We are seeking smart, creative, and passionate people who love to learn, enjoy thinking critically, share our values and want to build a great and enduring company!

What we’re looking for

We're looking for a high-volume recruiter who has experience hiring Field Operations (full time & part time) positions. You’ll hire folks who will install and maintain our camera systems in stores throughout the UK. You are scrappy, creative, self-sufficient, and able to deliver results with minimal resources. You understand how to succeed in a high-volume recruiting environment, while still providing an excellent candidate experience. As the first point of contact, you are engaging, thoughtful, a good storyteller and a passionate brand ambassador. 

What you'll do

• Work with Leadership and Hiring Managers to develop and execute recruiting strategy in the UK
• Manage job boards and creatively source top talent
• Manage candidates through the recruiting process, including initial screens, scheduling interviews, interview feedback, aptitude tests and onboarding
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers across disciplines to discuss new requisitions, hiring strategy, candidate assessments and interview feedback
• Present market intelligence and pipeline funnel metrics to inform your search strategy, building a trusting and credible relationship with hiring partners

What you need to be successful

• 3+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience in a high-volume environment
• Available to start immediately
• Highly self-sufficient, prolific sourcing ability, with expertise in creative recruiting methods
• Passionate about providing an excellent candidate experience
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, team members and candidates
• Ability to accurately influence decisions by acting as the subject matter expert on talent
• Proven ability to work remotely with little direction while still being an active team member
• Startup mindset and work ethic that embodies company core values 

Why Focal Systems

Strong values and mission: We are a tightly-knit team with an ambitious mission and a strong set of core values, which define our approach to business and have successfully guided us since inception.

Exceptional Team: We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving professionals from some of the most eminent universities, research labs, and tech companies of our time. We pride ourselves on recruiting exceptional individuals to help us redefine the state-of-the-art.

Outstanding Partners: We work with 10+ of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors.