Candidate Experience Specialist, Contractor

About the Role

The role is part of Gitlab's recruiting team, which is driven by the company's values and commitment to innovation and remote work. The team is responsible for finding and hiring the best talent to drive Gitlab's continued growth and success.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Recruiters, hiring teams, and Recruiting leadership to understand and execute the hiring plan for each job requisition
• Coordinate with Recruiters to maintain accurate, up-to-date hiring process information in the applicant tracking system and GitLab repositories
• Manage candidate scheduling and act as the Recruiting Coordinator to organize interviews and keep hiring processes running smoothly
• Ensure candidates receive timely, thoughtful, and engaging communication at each stage of the hiring process
• Help manage candidate traffic for all roles, monitoring pipelines and flagging issues or bottlenecks to the recruiting team
• Create and stage employment contracts for candidates receiving offers on behalf of hiring managers and Recruiters
• Partner with People Operations to create a seamless handoff for new team members joining Gitlab
• Promote Gitlab's values, culture, and all-remote approach in every interaction, acting as a brand ambassador for potential team members
• Analyze hiring metrics and provide insights to improve the recruitment process
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and candidate satisfaction

What We Are Looking For

• Experience supporting end-to-end hiring processes in partnership with recruiters and hiring managers, ideally in a fast-paced or high-volume environment
• Skill using an applicant tracking system to schedule, track, and move candidates through interview stages
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a remote, global environment and collaborate with team members across different time zones
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Experience with recruitment coordination, including scheduling interviews and managing candidate pipelines
• Familiarity with Gitlab's values and culture, and ability to embody them in every interaction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze hiring metrics and provide insights

Nice to Have

• Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding
• Knowledge of recruitment technology and tools, such as applicant tracking systems and recruitment software
• Certification in recruitment or human resources, such as a Recruiter Certification or HR certification
• Experience working in a tech or software company, with a understanding of the industry and its recruitment challenges
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing, innovative company
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Access to the latest recruitment technology and tools
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance

• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your recruitment experience and how you've improved hiring processes in previous roles
• Make sure you have a strong understanding of Gitlab's values and culture, and be ready to explain how you embody them
• Highlight your analytical and problem-solving skills, and provide examples of how you've used data to drive recruitment decisions
• Be prepared to talk about your experience with recruitment coordination, including scheduling interviews and managing candidate pipelines
• Show enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and highlight your ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarize yourself with Gitlab's products and services, and be prepared to explain how you can contribute to the company's mission