Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FiscalNote is a leader in policy and global intelligence, combining data, technology, and insights to help organizations manage political and business risk. The Senior Recruiter will lead full-lifecycle recruiting for sales, technical, developmental, and corporate roles while partnering strategically with hiring teams. The role also focuses on ATS optimization, employer branding, market expansion, vendor and metric management, and inclusive hiring practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute full-lifecycle searches across assigned requisitions—including key sales, developmental, tech, and corporate roles—maintaining a strong candidate pipeline and driving searches forward with a strong bias for action
- Leverage expertise in Lever and/or Rippling to execute recruiting workflows, track pipeline metrics, ensure clean data hygiene, and continuously optimize talent operations for scalability
- Act as a consultative talent advisor to hiring managers and department leaders, coaching them on interviewing best practices, market dynamics, and structured evaluation
- Identify creative approaches to leverage FiscalNote’s brand. Build and manage relationships with universities, educational institutions, and professional communities through targeted events (hosted and attended) and online networks
- Help “break ground” in new talent markets (domestic or international) through market research, networking, and creative sourcing strategies
- Oversee external vendor relationships, tool performance, and candidate engagement metrics to drive continuous improvement in site traffic and application conversion
- Champion FiscalNote’s core values, Mission, and inclusive hiring practices across every candidate and internal touchpoint
Skills
- Strong familiarity and hands-on experience using Lever as an Applicant Tracking System and Rippling for HRIS/onboarding workflows
- Proficient with advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, etc.)
- Proven track record of sourcing and closing competitive roles, particularly within Sales/Business Development Representatives, Account Executives, and growth-focused positions
- Strong ability to act as a talent partner to leaders, utilizing data, structured interviewing methodologies, and strategic negotiation skills to drive optimal hiring decisions
- Experience organizing community events, university relations, and leverage channels to build talent pools and elevate employer presence
- A demonstrated commitment to embedding equity, broad sourcing outreach, and fair evaluation practices throughout the entire hiring funnel
- Ability to thrive in an evolving, ambiguous environment with enterprise-level problem-solving abilities and a strong team-first mentality
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Social Sciences, HR, or equivalent practical experience
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment (preferably within tech, media, or dynamic corporate environments)
- Experience with both internal recruiting and agency environments is a plus
Benefits
- Flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance
- Retirement accounts
- Equity packages
- Comprehensive benefits packages aligned with regional requirements and expectations
- Team members will temporarily work remotely, with all interviewing and onboarding done virtually due to COVID-19
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