About Phaidra
Phaidra is building the future of industrial automation.The world today is filled with static, monolithic infrastructure. Factories, power plants, buildings, etc. operate the same they've operated for decades — because the controls programming is hard-coded. Thousands of lines of rules and heuristics that define how the machines interact with each other. The result of all this hard-coding is that facilities are frozen in time, unable to adapt to their environment while their performance slowly degrades.Phaidra creates AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector, enabling industrial facilities to automatically learn and improve over time.
Specifically:
- We use reinforcement learning algorithms to provide this intelligence, converting raw sensor data into high-value actions and decisions.
- We focus on industrial applications, which tend to be well-sensorized with measurable KPIs — perfect for reinforcement learning.
- We enable domain experts (our users) to configure the AI control systems (i.e. agents) without writing code. They define what they want their AI agents to do, and we do it for them.
Our team has a track record of applying AI to some of the toughest problems. From achieving superhuman performance with DeepMind's AlphaGo, to reducing the energy required to cool Google's Data Centers by 40%, we deeply understand AI and how to apply it in production for massive impact.Phaidra is based in the USA but 100% remote; we do not have a physical office. We hire employees internationally with the help of our partner, OysterHR. Our team is currently located throughout the USA, Canada, UK, Norway, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Singapore, and India.
**Please only apply to one opening. If you are a better fit for another opening, our team will move your application. Candidates who apply to multiple openings will not be considered.**
Who You Are
People are our most important asset at Phaidra. We’re looking for a Senior Recruiter to drive all of our hiring efforts as we continue to experience hypergrowth—all while promoting company values and shaping a positive culture. You will play an essential role in building and retaining our extraordinary team, executing our hiring strategy, and managing the day-to-day of a busy recruiting pipeline. You will serve as a trusted partner to your hiring managers and a transparent advocate for your candidates, always seeking the best possible experience for everyone involved; and you’ll support and foster our unique culture as we expand.You’re a self-starter who’s comfortable with the unknown and understands that startup life means wearing multiple hats.
You’re agile, accountable, curious, and obsessed with improvement, both in yourself and in others. You like a challenge, aren’t afraid to fail and learn from your missteps, and are excited to build a world-class company from the ground up.
**We are seeking a team member located in the following area: USA
In the United States, we accept applicants located in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
This role will report to the Director of People Operations.Please note that we are a fully distributed company, and time zones vary widely.
Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Recruiting: You’ll manage the entire recruiting process for various roles, including sourcing active and passive candidates through creative channels, screening resumes, interviewing, soliciting feedback, managing candidates, and coordinating offers.
- Partnering with Hiring Managers: You’ll support hiring managers as a trusted partner and advisor in all talent-related matters, including hiring strategy, role scoping, interview plans and feedback, and decision-making.
- Process Improvement: You will build processes and implement best practices that promote a positive candidate experience, keep the talent bar high, and instill recruiting discipline for the entire company.
- Systems & Data Optimization: Working with People Operations, you will optimize our tech stack (Greenhouse, LinkedIn, etc.) and leverage data to better inform hiring decisions and sourcing strategies while ensuring our talent processes drive fair and equitable outcomes. You will also make recommendations for new tooling and automation in the process where possible.
- Candidate Experience: You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for engaged candidates, guiding them through the Phaidra interview process, providing feedback, and creating an incredible candidate experience every step of the way.
- Talent Branding: You’ll partner with leadership, hiring managers, and interviewers to grow Phaidra into a world-class talent brand.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience as an in-house full-cycle recruiter, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing and screening to extending offers.
- 3+ years of experience hiring for technical engineering and research positions, including Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, MLOps, and DevOps.
- Proven expertise and enthusiasm for sourcing and identifying top-tier talent.
- Experience recruiting for early/growth-stage startups or new functions within a larger company, ideally hiring both tech and G&A roles.
- Proven track record of building strong relationships with hiring managers and interviewers.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention-to-detail and follow-through.
- Strong growth mindset, highly adaptable, and enjoys operating in a rapidly changing environment; prior experience working in a startup environment.
- Strong background in building and executing in a highly ambiguous, flexible environment; you enjoy this early stage of building and operationalizing.
- Tech savvy! You don’t need to be an engineer but curious by nature—you enjoy technology, new tools, and if you don’t know how to do something, you find your way.
- Proficient using ATS software [Bonus: Greenhouse].
In your first 30 days…
- Gain a clear understanding of the company org chart and current open roles.
- Learn how Greenhouse is set up, pull basic reports, and review current recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, etc.).
- Understand the current recruiting processes, tools, and team structure.
- Develop a strong pitch on Phaidra that can be delivered to candidates during initial screens.
- Lead debriefs and make suggestions to hiring managers about hiring decisions.
- Comfortably run intake sessions with hiring managers for new roles.
- Identify any immediate gaps or needs within the team.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across different departments.
- Assess the company’s current employer brand and identify immediate opportunities for improvement.
In your first 60 days…
- Provide a high-level overview of the mission of each open role.
- Suggest process improvements for both short-term and long-term, with a plan for implementing short-term improvements.
- Consistently dig into data and troubleshoot pipeline issues.
- Deliver high-level recruiting reports to the people team and senior leadership, and establish a cadence for regular reporting on recruiting metrics.
- Develop strong answers to common candidate questions about team dynamics, compensation, and company growth plans, and document these responses.
- Implement improvements to the candidate experience.
- Regularly meet with hiring managers to update on progress and gather feedback.
- Start documenting the recruiting process for consistency and future training.
- Develop a strategy for maintaining relationships with past candidates for future opportunities.
- Evaluate and improve sourcing strategies to diversify candidate pools.
In your first 90 days…
- Assist People Operations, Finance, and Hiring Managers in understanding the headcount plan for the next 12 months, and contribute to a plan for future hiring needs, including potential team expansions or adjustments in agency involvement.
- Help establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the recruiting team.
- Collaborate with marketing for employer branding initiatives.
- Develop a longer-term vision for tooling changes and automation, including a clear roadmap with milestones and expected outcomes.
- Lead training programs for hiring managers on best recruiting practices.
- Support the development of a long-term recruitment strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
Base Salary
- US Residents: $143,000 - $180,000
Salary ranges for other countries will vary based on the market rate for the location.This position will also include equity.These are best faith estimates of the base salary range for this position. Multiple factors such as experience, education, level, and location are taken into account when determining compensation.
General Interview Process
All of our interviews are held via Google Meet, and an active camera connection is required.
Intro Interview (30 minutes): Meet with one of our talent acquisition team members to discuss your background and experience.Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour): Meet with the hiring manager for this role to dig into your processes, past projects, difficult cases, communication, and relationships with stakeholders.Take Home Test: A short assignment that will allow you to showcase your sourcing and candidate management skills.Stakeholder Interview (1 hour): Meet with one of our leadership team members to run through a mock recruiting scenario.External Recruiter Interview (1 hour): Meet with one of our recruiting consultants to discuss sourcing methods, screenings, scoring, and feedback.3F Interview (30 minutes): Meet with Phaidra’s three co-founders to discuss selling, networking, coaching, evaluation, and values alignment.Benefits & Perks
- Fast-paced and team-oriented environment where you will be instrumental in the direction of the company.
- Phaidra is a 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy.
- Competitive compensation & equity.
- Outsized responsibilities & professional development.
- Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region).
- Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off per year requirement.
- Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region).
- Home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and company MacBook.
*Please note that Phaidra’s benefits and perks listed above do not apply to temporary employees such as interns.
On being Remote
We are thoughtful about remote collaboration. We look to the pioneers - like Gitlab - for inspiration and best practices to create a stellar remote work environment. We have a documentation-first culture and actively practice asynchronous communication in everything we do. Our team stays connected through tools like Slack and video chat. Most teams meet daily, and we have dedicated all-hands meetings weekly to build strong relationships. We hold virtual team building events once per quarter - and even hold virtual socials to watch rocket launches! We have had all-company summits in locations like Seattle, Athens, Goa, and Barcelona.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Phaidra is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Phaidra is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome diversity and strive to maintain an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance with completing the application process, please contact us at hiring@phaidra.ai.
E-Verify Notice
Phaidra participates in E-Verify, an employment authorization database provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA). As required by law, we will provide the SSA and, if necessary, the DHS, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization for those residing in the United States.Additional information about E-Verify can be found here.#LI-Remote
WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITERS.
