What is the role?
dotCMS is currently seeking a Technical Talent Acquisition Lead. Technical Talent Acquisition Lead is the go-to-person for all hiring needs of the company. This is a full-time hybrid contractor position based in Karachi. The work schedule is from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time (UTC+05:00), with a one-hour break. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
What is dotCMS?Founded in 2003, dotCMS is the most agile, scalable and secure content management system for enterprise. Built on leading Java technology, dotCMS is an open-source, universal content management system that gives developers the flexibility of a headless CMS while equipping marketers with no-code visual content authoring. Whether you're building a network of global websites, an employee intranet, a customer portal, or a single-page web application, dotCMS helps you manage content, images, and assets in one centralized location and deliver them to any channel.
Some of our notable customers include Telus, Standard & Poors, Hospital Corporation of America, Royal Bank of Canada, Deutsche Bank, Comcast, Vodafone, Thomson Reuters, Dairy Queen, Lennox International, Chewy.com, and O’Reilly Autoparts.
Who are we, really?At “the dot,” you’ll find a diverse team of authentic individuals who share the goal of building the most agile, scalable, and secure content management system, delighting customers, and having a lot of fun doing it. Our mission is to make content work for everyone by simplifying content creation and delivery to drive collaboration & engagement.
We are accountable, collaborative team players who take ownership and deliver excellence. As doers, we are driven by dedication and a strong work ethic. We are passionately dedicated, innovative, curious, and transparent, while remaining humble. Above all, we are customer-obsessed, focused on exceeding expectations with empathy and solutions-oriented thinking.
Working worldwide is in our DNA—whether it’s from the beautiful beaches of South America, the bustling cities of Pakistan, the innovative hubs of the USA and Canada, or the charming landscapes of Europe. We embrace the diversity of new cultures and experiences while valuing “you” time to recharge and thrive. And since we are all distributed, we like to gather around the cool waters of the Caribbean once a year for our regular off-site, where we blow off some steam and re-energize as a group.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Coordinating with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and determine selection criteria
- Sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
- Plan interviews and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews
- Assist in the design of job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements and the technical expertise required
- Act as a brand ambassador for dotCMS that will foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
- Utilize candidate sourcing tools such as job boards, LinkedIn, Technical networks and other sources to identity and hire appropriate candidates
- Maintain and update dotCMS compensation philosophy for best practices and compensation ranges across all roles
Why we get excited about you:
- 5+ years of experience in recruiting in the SaaS or software development space that demonstrate a track record of sourcing and placing “A Players”
- Excellent presentation and oral communication skills
- You are organized and driven
- You are assertive, proactive, and get the work done
Additional desirable characteristics:
- Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks
- Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
- Ability to quickly gain a keen understanding of the differences between various roles within the organization
Why should you join?If you have a great experience but are tired of being a cog in a giant corporate wheel, this job is for you. It’s a chance to create a new product marketing function at an established, growing company with a mature product in use by major global organizations. Everything you do everyday will make a huge impact on our company. Your work will be seen, felt and recognized and your past experience valued.
Your Compensation. We offer competitive compensation that allows you to make a great living for yourself and your loved ones.
Your Team. We are a humble, competitive, and small vendor making waves in our industry, and you will be part of a team that has your back. You never walk alone! We are a diverse and distributed team, and we offer annual company-paid training and development to our team members.
Your Voice. Your voice matters to all of us, and we appreciate your opinion as we scale our company to the next level in an open and transparent environment. We will periodically update the entire team on business performance and strategic initiatives and offer the stage for an entrepreneurial-minded professional to produce key initiatives that help to move the needle.
Your Time. We value you as an individual, team member, and professional. We can only expect you to deliver high performance within the right amount of You-time. Therefore, you will have access to an Open PTO policy (after the first 90 days in the company) policy and a generous number of local company-paid holidays.
dotCMS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
