Our Mission: Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEVs) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: Drivemode is the new software and user experience subsidiary of Honda that is focused on digital experience for new electric vehicles. You will be joining an exciting startup environment that combines impactful work and competitive compensation. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to our crucial mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and help solve the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About the role: This is a 1099 full-time contract. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a crucial role in building a top-tier team dedicated to delivering a seamless digital experience for Honda drivers. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, screening, guiding candidates through the interview process, and hiring the best talent for technical positions across the organization. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers, as well as the HR Team to ensure we identify and onboard the best candidates who will help drive innovation and success for our users and partners. Given the fast-paced environment of startups, you must be adaptable and proactive, managing the recruitment process efficiently to help the company scale rapidly while maintaining a strong cultural fit.

What You Will Do:

End-to-End Recruitment: Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting creation to offer acceptance and transition to the onboarding stage
Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Proactively identify and engage with potential candidates through multiple channels (e.g., LinkedIn, networking events, and referrals), ensuring a consistent and healthy talent pipeline.
Candidate Screening & Assessment: Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate assessments to ensure candidates meet both professional and cultural requirements
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create the best recruitment strategy and process for the opening
Candidate Experience: Ensure a smooth and positive journey for candidates at every stage of the hiring process, from initial outreach to offer acceptance
Recruitment Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on recruitment progress, time-to-fill, best sources and other key metrics, offering insights and recommendations to improve the hiring process

What We Are Looking For:

Experience: 5 years of experience in technical recruiting, with a proven track record of successfully filling engineering, design, product, and other tech-related roles
Skills: In-depth knowledge of the local talent market, with the ability to identify the right candidates and creatively engage them, sparking interest in Drivemode's opportunities
Communication: Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers
Recruiting Tools: Experience with applicant tracking systems (Lever) and other sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, etc.)
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges in the hiring process and implement creative solutions to address them
Organizational Skills: Strong time-management and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple hiring processes concurrently
Team Player: Collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

EEOC StatementDrivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.

This is the position's hourly compensation. This position is a contract role on a 1099. Actual hourly compensation is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

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