In the time it takes you to read this job description, RapidSOS will have handled ~1,380 emergencies.
At RapidSOS, we are committed to using technology to build a safer, stronger future and working together to save lives. We’re in an exciting phase of growth, welcoming new members from across the globe to our mission-driven, ambitious, and inclusive team. Our work is founded on our values of trust and safety, pioneering, urgency, and purpose over pride, all of which support a company culture where people can innovate, collaborate, grow, and, above all, make an impact. If that sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!
RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that harnesses artificial and human intelligence to fuse life-saving data from 600M+ connected devices, apps, and sensors from 210+ global technology companies, then delivers it to over 22,000+ public safety agencies in 11 countries. Powered by RapidSOS HARMONY, the industry’s first purpose-built AI for public safety, RapidSOS empowers first responders with real-time intelligence and the situational awareness needed to help protect property and save lives. Learn more at www.RapidSOS.com.
What this role is about:
We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for an initial 6-month contract engagement, with a strong possibility of transitioning to a permanent full-time role based on performance and business needs. This is a strategic recruiting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent across a diverse range of disciplines — including Engineering, Corporate, and Go-to-Market (GTM) teams.
As a key member of the People Team, you will work cross-functionally with hiring managers, HR, finance, and leadership to develop innovative recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experience, and build the high-performing teams that power our mission. This role requires both the versatility to recruit across technical and non-technical functions and the business acumen to serve as a true strategic partner to every team you support.
What you’ll do:
Full-Cycle Recruiting (Across All Functions)
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for key roles across Engineering, Corporate (Finance, Legal, People, Operations), and Go-to-Market (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Partnerships) teams.
- Partner closely with hiring managers across all functions to define job requirements, craft compelling job descriptions, and develop tailored hiring strategies.
- Build and maintain a robust, diverse talent pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and targeted outreach strategies across all functional areas.
- Design and implement structured interview processes to ensure fair, consistent, and rigorous candidate evaluation across disciplines.
- Coach and guide hiring managers on effective, behavior-based interviewing techniques to identify top talent.
- Conduct insightful interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, technical aptitude, and cultural fit.
- Manage the candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring clear communication and a positive, engaging interaction at every stage.
- Drive offer negotiations and facilitate the closing process to secure top talent competitively.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across all hiring strategies and practices.
- Stay current on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in recruiting across engineering, corporate, and GTM markets.
- Contribute to employer branding efforts to attract high-caliber candidates across all functions.
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement across each functional area.
What we're looking for in our ideal candidate
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within a high-growth, fast-paced environment, with demonstrated success recruiting across multiple functions (engineering, corporate, and/or GTM).
- Proven ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies that consistently drive high-quality hires across diverse roles and seniority levels.
- Experience recruiting for technical/engineering roles as well as business-facing functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse) and HR tech tools.
- Experience leveraging data and analytics to optimize recruiting performance and improve hiring outcomes.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams, establishing strong partnerships with hiring managers and candidates at all levels.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority requisitions simultaneously across different functions.
- Showcases a growth mindset and adaptability; ability to shift tasks and priorities when circumstances change.
- No ego — our team believes in "purpose over pride" where no task is beneath us.
- Passion for DEI hiring initiatives and enhancing candidate experience.
- Bonus: Experience in early-stage startups, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments.
- Bonus: Previous experience in a recruitment agency environment.
What we offer
- An initial 6-month contract engagement with the opportunity to transition to a permanent full-time role based on performance and business needs
- The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally
- Competitive contract compensation
- A dynamic, flexible, and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team
If you're curious to learn more about RapidSOS, you can check out https://rapidsos.com/blog/
Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands. The hourly/contract rate for this role is to be determined. Successful candidates who transition to a permanent role will be eligible to receive equity options and bonus.
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RapidSOS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
Interested in the role but you don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We’d love to hear from you! We encourage you to apply; we’d be excited to see if your unique skill set and experience could be a match.