Associate Technical Recruiter

Motive is a leading provider of innovative tools designed to empower those managing physical operations by enhancing safety, productivity, and profitability. Our platform uniquely integrates safety, operations, and finance teams, enabling seamless management of drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet-related expenses within a single system. Leveraging industry-leading AI, Motive offers comprehensive visibility and control while significantly reducing manual workloads through automation and simplification. Serving nearly 100,000 customers across diverse industries—including transportation, logistics, construction, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and the public sector—Motive supports organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses worldwide.

As an Associate Technical Recruiter at Motive, you will play a critical role in building high-impact teams by sourcing, engaging, and hiring talented professionals within our technology and product divisions. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand the specific requirements of technical roles, identify key skills and experiences needed for success, and guide candidates through a well-structured and positive hiring process. This role demands a blend of hands-on recruiting expertise, strong communication skills, and relationship-building abilities. You will develop and maintain talent pipelines, evaluate candidates effectively, and represent Motive’s opportunities with clarity and authenticity. The position offers international exposure through collaboration with global stakeholders and provides opportunities for career growth within Talent Acquisition and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with hiring managers to understand technical role requirements, team priorities, and success profiles.
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for complex technical positions, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and offer negotiation.
- Build and maintain active and passive candidate pipelines using LinkedIn and other sourcing platforms.
- Assess candidates’ experience and skills against role requirements and provide clear, evidence-based feedback to hiring teams.
- Represent Motive’s mission, teams, and opportunities accurately and compellingly throughout the candidate journey.
- Maintain timely, thoughtful communication to keep candidates informed, engaged, and supported.
- Track recruiting metrics and meet goals related to pipeline health, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates.
- Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as Greenhouse, to maintain accurate records and enhance recruiting process efficiency.
- Collaborate with hiring managers, interviewers, and recruiting partners to ensure a consistent and seamless hiring experience.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years of technical recruiting experience in technology or SaaS environments, or equivalent transferable experience.
- Proven ability to recruit for technical roles, with familiarity in technology talent markets preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of building trust with candidates and hiring stakeholders.
- Skilled in relationship-building, aligning perspectives, and facilitating timely, well-informed hiring decisions.
- Competent in evaluating candidate experience relative to role requirements and communicating findings clearly.
- Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems; experience with Greenhouse is preferred.
- Familiarity with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or other platforms is a plus.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable for recruiting outcomes with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
- Clear and confident communicator in both written and verbal formats.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- No specific degree requirement; relevant experience and demonstrated results are prioritized.
- Motive is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer welcoming candidates from varied backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
- Candidates must be authorized to access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as Motive requires employees to have authorized access to its products and technology.
- For U.S.-based roles, some candidates may be required to sign a non-compete agreement, subject to applicable laws and exceptions.
- All job openings correspond to existing vacancies, and some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be conducted in person at Motive’s global offices.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing company at the forefront of operational technology while developing your recruiting career in a collaborative and innovative environment.