Senior Corporate Recruiter

About Inspira Education

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. 

As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. 

As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).

The Role

At Inspira Education, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset, and we are excited to grow our team! We are on the lookout for an exceptional full-cycle senior corproate recruiter to join our dynamic talent acquisition team. You'll work directly with our founders to build a high-performance team that will define the future of our Series A ed-tech startup. This is more than just a recruiting role. You'll be shaping how we hire, who we hire, and the culture we build. You’ll be responsible for bringing in functional heads and key leaders as we scale, leaving behind a lasting mark on our company. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of specialized experience in recruitment and will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the entire hiring process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and ultimately securing top-tier talent. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our mission of attracting and retaining exceptional individuals who will drive our organization forward. Join us today to be part of our innovative team. This is an in-person role requiring 5 days/week in our NYC office (Gramercy).

Why this role is unique

• Legacy-building opportunity: You’re not just filling roles—you’re creating the foundation of our future team


• Work with founders: Get direct access to leadership and influence key decisions


• See your impact: The leaders you bring in will shape the company’s trajectory


• Fast-paced, high-growth environment: We’re scaling quickly, and you’ll be at the center of it all

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire recruitment process, including creating job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, participating in interviews, checking references, verifying background checks, and preparing offer letters for successful candidates


• Collaborate directly with our co-founders to identify and hire key leaders, while establishing effective recruitment strategies


• Implement effective strategies to help our high-performing team grow; we are a Series A startup hiring for numerous new roles


• You'll champion our story, ensuring Inspira is seen as a top destination for exceptional talent


• We’re not looking for traditional recruiting. You’ll leverage creative approaches, data-driven insights, and hustle to bring in high-caliber candidates


• Participate in the implementation of new and ongoing recruitment initiatives, utilizing innovative and creative approaches to engage and hire key members of our team


• Report on recruitment activities weekly, preparing updates for review with the founding team and other assigned hiring managers


• Work in sync with the management team to ensure we are delivering an exceptional candidate experience


• Ensure compliance with recruiting processes by collaborating with HR and hiring managers to foster strong relationships


• Create comprehensive sourcing reports, and data sheets for pipeline pass-throughs, and assess the quality of candidate and hiring data


• Assist in assessing organizational needs to support recruitment initiatives


• Manage all external job postings for assigned roles


• Perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a scaling startup, we highly prefer candidates who have recruited for various departments, e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance, CS, etc.


• Experience sourcing, recruiting, and hiring for net new Heads of Department, Individual Contributors, Sr. Level, Management Level, and C-Suite positions


• Self-starter, ability to think on your own and creatively solve problems


• Strong collaboration skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Excellent understanding of sourcing passive candidates with a keen ability to use data to drive passive candidate outreach to conversion


• Proficiency with ATS technology - we use Greenhouse


• Systems capabilities: Google Suite, LinkedIn, Slack


• Strong project management skills and ability to manage deadlines


• Effective communication skills (influential across written, verbal, and presentation)


• Strong analytical skills and data analysis capabilities


• In-house, startup recruiting experience is a must

What we look for

• A passion for cultivating authentic connections 


• Individuals who embody a winning attitude 


• A mindset fueled by curiosity 


• Determination to hustle and overcome challenges 


• An infectious enthusiasm and adaptability 


• Boundless energy and relentless tenacity 

The targeted total compensation for this role is: $140,000-150,000 ($120k base + bonus). Actual salary is dependent upon several factors, including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities and geographic location. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive will be finalized at the offer. The pay range is subject to the discretion of the Company.

Why you'll love Inspira

• Amazing people with a great vision and values


• Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly


• Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe


• 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits


• Flexible Paid-time Off


• Learning and Development Budget 


• Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching


• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans


• Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker

Interested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group .

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.