Associate Technical Recruiter

Motive is a company dedicated to empowering those who manage physical operations by providing tools that enhance safety, productivity, and profitability. Their platform integrates safety, operations, and finance teams, allowing them to manage drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet expenses within a single system. Leveraging advanced AI, Motive offers comprehensive visibility and control while automating many manual tasks. Serving nearly 100,000 customers worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, Motive supports diverse industries such as transportation, logistics, construction, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and the public sector.

As an Associate Technical Recruiter at Motive, you will play a crucial role in building high-impact teams by sourcing, engaging, and hiring talented professionals within the technology and product divisions. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand the specific requirements of technical roles, identify key skills, and guide candidates through a structured and positive recruitment process. This position requires a blend of hands-on recruiting, strong communication, and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume hiring environment, has an interest in technology and SaaS talent markets, and is committed to delivering an excellent candidate experience. You will also gain international exposure by working with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams, with opportunities for growth within Talent Acquisition and beyond.

Key Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers to understand technical role requirements, team priorities, and success profiles.
- Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for complex technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and offer negotiation.
- Build and maintain active and passive candidate pipelines through LinkedIn and other sourcing channels.
- Evaluate 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 and thoughtful communication to keep candidates informed, engaged, and supported.
- Track recruiting activity and meet goals related to pipeline health, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates.
- Utilize applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse and recruiting data to maintain accurate records and improve processes.
- 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.
- Experience recruiting for technical roles is preferred, along with familiarity with technology talent markets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust with candidates and hiring stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build relationships, align perspectives, and assist teams in making timely, well-informed hiring decisions.
- Skilled in assessing candidate experience against role requirements and communicating findings clearly.
- Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse experience 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 all candidate-facing interactions.
- No specific degree required; relevant experience and demonstrated results are valued most.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information
Motive values diversity and inclusion as core principles 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 employees require authorization to access Motive 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. Interviews and new-hire training may take place in person at Motive’s global offices.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a fast-growing company with a global footprint, working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.