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Technical Recruiter - Associate

San Francisco

WHO WE ARE

At Pallet, we’re revolutionizing the logistics industry with cutting-edge technology and a people-first approach. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and backed by leading investors like Bain Capital Ventures and Bessemer, we’re building solutions that redefine how businesses manage their operations.

In just over a year, we’ve developed a robust core operating system for trucking and logistics. Our flagship products—Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System—eliminate inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and automate critical processes. By empowering logistics providers to improve delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction, we’re setting a new standard for operational excellence.

With a world-class team that includes talent from companies like Google, Meta, Rippling, and ScaleAI and an ambitious roadmap, we’re shaping the future of logistics. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges and building impactful solutions, Pallet is the place for you.

! This role is a hybrid role in office role in our San Francisco Office (5 mins walk from Montgomery Bart Station) 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Pallet is an early-stage, fast-paced unicorn startup with a mission to transform the way teams hire and scale talent. We’re building a world-class recruiting function to power our rapid growth, and this role is critical to ensuring we consistently find and engage top-tier engineering talent.

As our first Technical Associate Recruiter, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and scaling the sourcing and recruiting foundations for our engineering, product, and design (EPD) teams. You’ll also be able to contribute to talent branding and other strategic recruiting initiatives.

 SOME THINGS YOU MAY BE WORKING ON

  • Source and engage high-quality engineering candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and sourcing tools such as Gem or Covey.
  • Schedule 7-10 engineering intro calls weekly and maintain an up-to-date pipeline in Greenhouse.
  • Conduct initial intro calls, write detailed notes, and coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and debrief sessions.
  • Develop and refine sourcing strategies using metrics like open rates and response rates, continuously testing new tools and channels.
  • Sell Pallet’s mission and opportunities to candidates, answering questions confidently while showcasing enthusiasm for the company.
  • Identify and resolve inefficiencies in the hiring pipeline, proposing scalable workflow improvements.
  • Drive talent branding initiatives, including events and content creation to attract top-tier engineering talent.
  • Support additional hiring needs outside EPD as required, such as sales or post-sales roles.

YOU HAVE

  • 2-3 years of professional recruiting experience, with at least 1 year in a sourcing capacity.
  • Proficiency with sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Gem or Covey) and ATS platforms like Greenhouse.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Data-driven approach to sourcing and pipeline management, with experience analyzing campaign metrics to inform strategies.
  • Basic selling skills and the ability to pitch a company’s vision to candidates effectively.
  • Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and context-switching in a fast-paced environment.
  • A passion for operational efficiency and finding solutions to workflow challenges.
  • Hunger to succeed with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

FIRST 30 DAYS 

  • Schedule 5-10 quality engineering candidates for interviews weekly.
  • Own the EPD sourcing pipeline, ensuring candidates are moved efficiently through the process.
  • Shadow hiring managers and learn Pallet’s pitch to deliver it effectively in intro calls.

IN 60 DAYS

  • Develop a repeatable engineering sourcing process and identify new channels to expand the pipeline.
  • Contribute to the team by helping hire 1-2 key engineering roles.
  • Take ownership of technical talent branding projects.

IN 90 DAYS

  • Consistently make 1-2 engineering hires per month.
  • Independently manage all engineering intro calls and refine sourcing strategies using data.
  • Build a robust referral and spearfishing workflow for engineering talent.

SELLING POINTS

  • Be part of an elite team at a unicorn startup in San Francisco, taking on a pivotal early-stage role as the first US recruiter.
  • Receive hands-on training to grow into a technical recruiter, a career path that typically earns 10-30% more than non-technical recruiting roles.
  • Take full ownership of hiring for the Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) organization—one of Pallet’s most critical teams during this growth stage.

OUR CULTURE

⚡Pallet, nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco. We are more than just a workplace; we're a community where transparency thrives, and we embrace a collective spirit when it comes to problem-solving. 

🚀 Our team is a diverse tapestry of top talent, with experience from companies like Ramp, Scale AI, Watershed, Rippling and a multitude of FAANG ex-employees. Their passion fuels our collaborative and industrious culture. But hey, we're not all about work—monthly happy hours, weekly paid dinners, and leisurely coffee strolls through bustling streets of the city are just a taste of the fun we add to the mix.

OUR BENEFITS

  • 🩺 Health, Vision, and Dental benefits 
  • 🏝️ Flexible PTO
  • ➕ Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance 
  • ❤️‍🩹 Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • 💸 Generous salary and equity for all staff
  • 🪜 401k option; helping you save for the future
  • 📚 Yearly learning and development stipend
  • 🚌 Commuter benefits if you live in SF 
  • 🚘 Fully covered Uber ride home if you ever have to work late in the office 
  • 🏡 Remote office home stipend 
  • 🥤 Monthly happy hours; our last one was at Function Comedy!
  • 🍲 Paid lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all employees
  • 🎉 Annual Company Offsites; our last one was in Sonoma Wine Country 🍷

OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS

This is our process for most of our roles, but sometimes stages are subject to change from time to time, we will definitely notify you of the change ahead of time.

Step 1: ✋ Chat with Hiring Manager- Grace - 30 mins

Step 2: ✍️ Proficiency Assessment 

Step 3: 🗣️ Final Interview - 3-4 hours

Brief Background Check and Reference Check 

 POSITION'S COMPENSATION RANGE

  • $80,000-$95,000 per year plus equity 

The final salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, qualifications, location, and market conditions. We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable compensation practices.

Our company Pallet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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