Talent partner Research & Development (remote, contract)

This is an R&D Contract Recruiter role supporting Abnormal AI's Engineering organization. You will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across Abnormal's engineering teams, working in direct partnership with hiring leaders, Abnormal's internal Rec-Ops team, Talent Marketing, and Coordination functions. The contractor operates with significant autonomy to design and execute hiring strategy, applying innovative, efficient, and data-driven tactics to deliver high-quality, high-velocity hiring outcomes for assigned groups.

Location

• Remote, USA. At least one of the two hires across both levels (Senior + Mid) must be East Coast based.

Engagement Details

• Duration: 6-month contract through end of 2026
• Location: Remote, USA
• Conversion: Not anticipated at this time; potential for extension 

What You Will Do

• Build toward a quarterly hiring goal of 3 to 4 starts as ramp completes (Senior benchmark: 6 starts)
• Build pipeline and develop messaging to attract strong passive talent, with support from Senior recruiters on the most competitive searches
• Execute 8 to 10 recruiter phone screens per week, scaling toward higher volume with experience (Senior benchmark: 15+ per week)
• Run RPS (req pipeline submissions) consistently, with regular coaching on process improvement
• Partner with hiring leaders on full-cycle recruitment for a defined set of requisitions, escalating ambiguous calibration questions to a Senior recruiter or Recruiting Manager
• Build understanding of internal org structure and dependencies over the first 60 to 90 days
• Operate tools and systems with consistency and high data integrity
•  Contribute positively to team culture and participate in shared learnings and peer recognition
• Communicate pipeline data to hiring partners at a regular cadence, with support structuring narratives for senior stakeholders
• Source effectively in a high-volume environment with significant applicant noise (avg 25% fake applicants)
• Conduct market research on low-TAM roles and escalate findings rather than running ineffective courtesy outreach

 

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience at a SaaS or similar organization (confirmed by client; Senior benchmark: 8+ years)
• Experience partnering with hiring teams in a consultative capacity
• Working fluency with Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter, or comparable ATS/sourcing tools
• Track record of meeting hiring goals, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced environment

What Sets You Apart

• Maintains strong ATS hygiene and proactive candidate and stakeholder communication while owning your assigned req load
• Digs into market data on low-TAM roles and escalates findings instead of relying on courtesy outreach
• Drives sourcing proactively and takes initiative without needing significant prompting
• Ramps quickly toward independence, needing only light oversight beyond a reasonable onboarding period

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.