Recruiter (Oil & Gas, Upstream)

Workrise is the source-to-pay solution built for energy. By combining purpose-built software with expert teams, we empower the world’s leading energy companies and their suppliers to work better, together. 

Learn more about how Workrise is equipping everyone in the energy ecosystem to operate with greater speed and efficiency at workrise.com.

Workrise is hiring a Upstream Recruiter who will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for upstream oil and gas roles. We are seeking a motivated individual with a robust background in sourcing and recruiting, particularly within the oil and gas or skilled trades industries. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience managing high-volume recruiting demands efficiently and effectively.

This position is exempt and will report directly to the Upstream Recruiting Manager.

Why Join Us? Our recruiting team at Workrise is dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with opportunities that empower their careers and support the success of our clients. We specialize in sourcing top talent for the oil and gas and skilled trades industries, ensuring we meet the unique demands of high-volume recruiting with precision and efficiency.

What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and building strong relationships—both within our team and with the candidates we support. We are inspired by the impact we make daily, helping to drive critical industries forward while fostering meaningful career growth for the professionals we serve.

 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through networking, industry events, and partnerships with universities and trade organizations.
• Ensure timely communication with candidates and hiring teams, providing a positive candidate experience.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging skill demands in the upstream sector.
• Recruit potential candidates outside of Workrise using a variety of sources
• Sell potential candidates on the opportunity and value of Workrise to build pipeline of available workers in the energy market

What you should have: 

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably within the oil and gas industry, with a focus on upstream roles
• Substantial knowledge of recruiting tools, ATS platforms, and sourcing techniques
• Must have knowledge of Oil & Gas, Energy and/or Skilled Trades industries
• Ability to prioritize multiple priorities with varying deadlines

“Nice to Have” Experience and/or Education:

• Recruiting experience in Oil and Gas industry
• Local to Austin, TX
• Experience with Bullhorn ATS system

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular, on-time attendance
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use office computer programs such as e-mail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

More than a job:

Between now and 2050, global energy demand is forecasted to rise nearly 50%, which is a staggering number. With every step forward - AI, electrification, you name it - that bar may still get higher. Workrise is uniquely positioned to empower the biggest industry in the world to work smarter - and move faster - in the race to rise to this challenge. The world depends on it.

We recognize that making an impact matters to you and we believe in providing an environment that fosters your growth. We use data to drive our decisions and improve the experience of the workers and clients we serve. With mutual respect for each other, we continually collaborate to find the best solution.

We support you with:

For eligible roles:

• Flexible paid time off for full-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth 
• 401(k) with company matching contribution
• Flexible remote work support where applicable
• WFH Contribution 
• Wellness allowance
• Calm App
• Learning opportunities 
• Financial planning support
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunity to earn bonus, commission, and/or equity
• Onsite Gym

Workrise is committed to providing an environment where all people feel belonging, mutual respect, and the freedom to be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, educational background, religion, ethnicity, disability, age, veteran status, and citizenship. We’d love to learn what you can add to our team.

Who we are:

What began as a workforce management platform for Oil & Gas has since grown to serve the biggest companies in energy across both workforce and vendor management, absorbing much of the supply chain complexity these energy companies face and making it easier, faster, and safer to get work done. To date, Workrise has raised over $750M in funding from Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Bedrock Capital, Brookfield, and Baillie Gifford, along with others, and will continue to use these investments for strategic growth. 

We’d love to share more through the interview process and look forward to learning more about your journey.