Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Technical Recruiter, Software Engineering

This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Boston HQ (Monday-Thursday will be working in office and Friday is work from home). This is not a virtual / remote position.

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for this position for the following work visas: F1-OPT, STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

This position is a 6 month contract role.

Who We Are

Wayfair Recruiters are key business partners responsible for finding, attracting, and hiring top talent across the company, all while maintaining a high bar for performance, potential, and cultural fit. We're looking for a strategic and analytical Recruiter to join our Technical Talent Acquisition team.

As a candidate's initial point of contact, you'll be a talent and brand ambassador for Wayfair. With hiring managers, you'll act as a consultative thought partner, offering industry insights and process recommendations. If you're eager to learn more about Wayfair and gain insight into our dynamic, team-oriented environment that encourages learning and growth, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do

• Drive the full lifecycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and offer negotiation, to meet established metrics.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and peers through clear, frequent communication and reporting.
• Effectively set and manage expectations with hiring managers and cross-functional partners, while educating them on the recruiting lifecycle.
• Deliver a world-class candidate experience by applying empathy and transparency with candidates.
• Leverage data and critical thinking to diagnose recruiting challenges and guide search strategy.

What You'll Need

• Around 1 year of professional experience in full-cycle recruitment or sourcing, ideally within a fast-paced environment or a staffing agency.
• An interest in or foundational understanding of technical hiring, particularly in areas like Software Engineering, Data Science/Machine Learning, Analytics, or Product Management.
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and thrive in an environment with competing demands.
• Comfort with a data-driven environment and the ability to use metrics to inform decision-making.
• Strong partnership skills, an action-oriented mindset, and an ability to be responsive, tactful, and diplomatic.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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