Recruiter, Foundation Americas

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.</span></p></div><p><strong>The Community You Will Join: </strong></p> <p>Join our world-class Global Foundation Recruiting team, renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation in talent acquisition. We are a dynamic, fun and passionate group, committed to building a diverse and high-performing workforce that propels our mission forward. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of our business, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, working closely with leaders across primarily the Americas, occasionally in other regions based on business needs, to shape their hiring strategies. </p> <p>Our team is focused on attracting the best talent of this generation, ensuring that we not only meet our strategic goals but also foster an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive, have fun and support each other. Together, we are setting the standard for recruiting excellence at Airbnb.</p> <p><strong>The Difference You Will Make:</strong></p> <p>As the ideal candidate for this position, you should have a track record of recruiting across various functions and regions. You will serve as a strategic and trusted talent advisor to our hiring teams, providing guidance and expertise. It is crucial that you have a thorough understanding of our target markets and are well-informed about the talent pool, interview best practices, assessment criteria, and competitive landscape. Effective communication and influencing skills, as well as sound professional judgment, are essential for success in this role. This is a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, so we are seeking someone who thrives in ambiguity, is adaptable, and has a solutions-oriented mindset. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact as Airbnb continues to grow.</p> <p> <strong>A Typical Day:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and drive a full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interview, feedback and offers for all levels of candidates from entry to senior level.</li> <li>Conduct market research and mapping to identify top talent that aligns with Airbnb's current and future needs.</li> <li>Develop and implement engagement strategies to build relationships with potential candidates</li> <li>Build pipeline for multiple requisitions across foundation teams and geographies, considering the importance of diversity and inclusion at top of the funnel.</li> <li>Build and nurture talent communities for future requisitions across foundation teams and geographies, ensuring a focus on diversity and inclusion.</li> <li>Influence business leaders and educate hiring managers on process, interview best practices, and decision making.</li> <li>Maintain data integrity, proactively sharing data-centric updates with internal stakeholders to improve recruiting efficiency and influence hiring decisions.</li> <li>Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with the broader recruiting team and cross-functional internal teams such as Talent, Diversity & Belonging, Compensation, and Legal.</li> <li>Champion an exceptional end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring timely and impactful communication throughout the hiring journey.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with business partners and hiring managers, establishing clear timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Your Expertise</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of full cycle (360) recruiting experience. </li> <li>Proven track record of building trust and credibility with leaders.</li> <li>Strong consulting skills with demonstrated ability to successfully influence stakeholders.</li> <li>Keen ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices based on historical insight and market trends.</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills and professional judgment.</li> <li>Ability to cut through complexity and deliver results, particularly under ever-changing circumstances.</li> <li>Excitement to balance autonomous, proactive efforts with collaborative, team-minded workstreams.</li> <li>Experience in solving most hiring challenges independently.</li> <li>Demonstrates a positive, can do attitude. Receives feedback well and looks to constantly improve and grow.</li> <li>BS/BA degree preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Your Location:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://careers.airbnb.com/">Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list</a> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: </span><a style="color: #000000;" href="mailto:reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How We'll Take Care of You:</span></strong></span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.  </span></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$111,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$130,000 USD</span></div></div></div>

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