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FORT RoboticsSr. Talent Partner
FORT Robotics is looking for a Sr. Talent Partner to join the team on a 6-month contract with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position…
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FORT Robotics is looking for a Sr. Talent Partner to join the team on a 6-month contract with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position in 2027. This remote role involves leading end-to-end recruitment as the company prepares for significant growth through 2027. The selected professional will work alongside hiring managers and the Director of People & Culture to manage approximately twelve to eighteen open requisitions concurrently. Approximately one-third…
Job Description
FORT Robotics is looking for a Sr. Talent Partner to join the team on a 6-month contract with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position in 2027. This remote role involves leading end-to-end recruitment as the company prepares for significant growth through 2027. The selected professional will work alongside hiring managers and the Director of People & Culture to manage approximately twelve to eighteen open requisitions concurrently.
Approximately one-third of the open positions focus on deeply technical areas such as firmware, embedded systems, functional safety, and quality engineering. The remaining roles cover sales, including EMEA and DACH account executives, as well as product, operations, and G&A functions. Responsibilities include running intake meetings, sourcing passive candidates directly, screening applicants, organizing interview loops, driving debriefs, and maintaining ATS data.
This position requires an independent talent professional who can handle a high volume of open roles, advise hiring managers with data, and manage recruitment across both United States and European time zones. Candidates must be available to start between November and December, and applications remain open through the end of December 2026.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for a concurrent load of twelve to eighteen open requisitions from intake to offer acceptance
- Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to establish role requirements, interview plans, and evaluation scorecards
- Source passive candidates through platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical communities, university networks, and referrals
- Screen applicants for technical compatibility and motivation, providing transparent recommendations to hiring managers
- Coordinate interview schedules, collect feedback within twenty-four hours, and lead hiring teams through decision debriefs
- Collaborate with the Director of People & Culture to formulate offers using established compensation guidelines
- Maintain applicant tracking system records and supply weekly status reports regarding pipeline health, time-to-fill, and hiring risks
- Coach hiring teams on consistent, structured interview techniques
- Recruit for positions across United States and European time zones, encompassing EMEA and DACH sales roles
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- At least two years of in-house recruiting experience at a startup or high-growth company
- Demonstrated success in recruiting hardware, embedded, firmware, or systems engineers with the ability to hold credible technical conversations
- Direct sourcing expertise and a history of filling niche technical positions independently without agency reliance
- Experience managing a high requisition workload while maintaining communication with candidates and hiring managers
- Ability to challenge hiring managers using data when profiles, timelines, or processes need adjustment
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, with a preference for Greenhouse, and LinkedIn Recruiter
- Organized written communication skills with the ability to maintain up-to-date pipeline records
- Availability to begin the contract between November and December
Qualifications
- Experience recruiting in fields such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, or other safety-critical hardware
- Familiarity with functional safety standards and roles including ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 26262
- Background in hiring within international markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, or the broader EMEA region
- Experience hiring enterprise or technical account executives
- History of building a recruitment process from the ground up in organizations without a dedicated talent team
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Benefits
- Hourly pay rate of $85 to $95 USD through the employer of record, Oyster
- Full-time hourly schedule with flexibility for early or late calls with European candidates
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role is remote.
What is the employment type and duration?
This is a full-time, 6-month contract position with the possibility of converting to a full-time role in 2027.
What is the compensation for this role?
The contract pays an hourly rate between $85 and $95 through the employer of record, Oyster.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications are accepted through the end of December 2026, though this date may be updated if the application window is extended.
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