Human Resources Senior Associate, Recruiting
Company Overview
Empower is a fast-growing, profitable startup that is on a mission to transform the gig economy, so that hard-working drivers can earn a sustainable living. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and execution-focused HR Senior Associate to accelerate our hiring efforts. If you want to be an integral member of a team that is making a difference for hard working drivers and increasing access to affordable rides, then we’d like to hear from you.
Role Overview
As HR Senior Associate in charge of hiring you will work closely with senior leadership and department heads to identify talent needs, build candidate pipelines, manage the full recruiting lifecycle, and ensure we are hiring high-performing individuals who align with Empower’s mission and culture.
This role requires strong judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining high hiring standards. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of the company by helping to build and scale our team.
This role is remote or can be in person (Northern VA).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from job posting to offer
Draft, edit, and publish compelling job descriptions
Source candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and outbound outreach
Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews
Coordinate interview processes
Develop structured interview processes and evaluation criteria
Conduct reference checks and support offer negotiations
Candidate Requirements
3+ years of experience in U.S. based recruiting
Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording information.
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Requirements
Experience recruiting for customer support, operations, marketing, engineering, and finance
Masters in human resources or organizational management
What Do We Offer?
Competitive Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 base salary + equity + performance based bonus + benefits
Being part of a great team and great mission
Access to C-Suite and other senior team members across all departments
No dull or unchallenging days
Upward mobility
3+ years U.S.-based recruiting experience; strong interviewing and evaluation skills; Bachelor's degree required; high discretion and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- managing recruiting lifecycle
- sourcing candidates
- conducting interviews
Skills & Tools
Job Details
- Category: Human Resources
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Northern Virginia
- Salary: USD 80,000 – 100,000 / year
- Languages: English
About Empower
A fast-growing, profitable startup transforming the gig economy to help drivers earn a sustainable living. — Industry: Information Technology