Recruiter (Contract)
About the role
Who we are
Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution.
About the People Team
The People team exists to support the advancement and growth of Formic, by supporting the advancement and growth of our people. Our responsibilities include talent acquisition, human resources, and employee retention and empowerment.
Formic is seeking a strategic and driven Contract Recruiter to manage full-cycle talent acquisition of both technical and non-technical positions for a period of five months (approximately September 2026 - February 2027). A successful candidate will be a natural at building relationships, removing obstacles, and closing for both technical and non-technical talent. They will perform well in a fast-paced and highly ambiguous environment and be dedicated to providing an impeccable candidate experience.
As a Contract Recruiter, you will
- Perform full-cycle recruitment of candidates for positions including technical roles (such as those related to robotics, automation, hardware engineering, and software engineering) as well as operational roles (e.g. Finance or Sales)
- Manage searches for prioritized roles as well as proactively connecting with talent who may be an asset to Formic
- Strategically source and follow-up with passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter and other preferred platforms/sourcing strategies
- Ensure hiring teams are informed and equipped to interview successfully, including working with hiring managers to develop structured interview processes, leading panel prep and debrief meetings, driving calibration, and removing obstacles
- Be a consultative partner to hiring managers and department leaders, using your expertise to advise, influence, and drive best practices
- Communicate necessary role and panel information, schedule and confirm interviews, and perform any other necessary preparatory tasks with high attention to detail
- Conduct thoughtful candidate interviews with a spirit of curiosity - listening closely, thinking critically, asking probing follow-up questions, removing all obstacles, assessing core competencies, and verifying alignment with Formic’s mission and culture
- Maintain excellent data hygiene and integrity by documenting every contact point with candidates and logging pertinent information in our ATS (Greenhouse)
- Ensure that everyone who interacts with Formic has an excellent recruiting experience