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Kustomer is the industry leading conversational CRM platform perfecting every customer experience. Built with intelligent tools such as AI and Automation, no code-configuration and a connected data platform that unifies data from multiple sources through a single timeline, Kustomer empowers businesses to operate with greater efficiency and deliver more personalized service to customers across any channel, making every interaction more meaningful and memorable. Today, Kustomer is the core platform for some of the leading customer service brands like Ring, Glovo, Away Travel, Priceline and Sweetgreen.
Kustomer was founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneurs Brad Birnbaum and Jeremy Suriel and has raised over $200M in funding backed by leading VCs. Meta announced its intention to acquire Kustomer in 2020 and completed the transaction in 2022. Kustomer joined Meta's Business Messaging Group to transform the way people and businesses communicate through modern messaging channels. In 2023, Kustomer spun out from Meta as a standalone company backed by original partners, Battery, Redpoint and Boldstart Ventures, who have invested $60M in capital, ensuring Kustomer's growth and success for many years to come.
Our Krew is made up of passionate and collaborative people who really care about what they do and the people they help. We look for people who are passionate about enhancing the customer service experience for everyone involved, as it's the core of what we do. We're growing our business with no plans of slowing down. We actively seek individuals who want to learn and be challenged every day. We have also transitioned to a remote friendly company, with Krew members located throughout the U.S. coming together for Kamp Kustomer each year.
About the Role:
As a Talent Partner (Technology) with Kustomer's Talent Acquisition team, you will work closely with our Head of Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers and TA team on building an amazing company full of the best people in the business. Focused on hiring for the R&D side of our team (SWE, Security, Product/UXR) you will be a guide, thought partner, and advisor for driving engagement with talent. This role is a mix of full-cycle recruiting and sourcing (e.g., building top-of-funnel) for critical roles.
We have an incredible group of people here - who are passionate about the work they do and supportive of their teammates -- it's a facet of our culture that we strive to maintain as we scale and we need a talent expert who embodies these qualities and wants to ensure we continue to add more amazing people to our teams.
We are open to contract-to-hire and direct hire candidates with a strong preference for talent based in the New York Metro area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut). We do not partner with external recruitment agencies.
Your responsibilities:
Identifying, cultivating and hiring high-quality technical talent - This is much more than filling roles. It's finding collaborative, inspiring people who push each other to be better and see things in new ways. We want more Krew members who elevate who we are today to help us reach our future potential. Build it with us.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Kustomer has made huge strides in our metrics in the last few years and will always invest in diversity.. This is a consistent focus for the TA org. We will continue to make this a success and find new ways to include all that we do and offer within our branding and hiring efforts.
Execution Excellence - As a data-driven partner to leaders and employees across the company, your presence sets the bar for recruiting excellence. You maintain the highest levels of data integrity in our ATS (Ashby), maintain and improve hiring steps and processes and collaborate effectively with managers and teammates to improve the TA function. You'll directly partner with engineering and product leadership to implement and maintain the appropriate processes, tools, systems and training necessary to scale and support a world-class team (e.g. hiring strategy meetings, kick off meetings, sourcing sessions, interview scheduling, panel preparation and debrief).
Your qualifications:
HIPAA Compliance
All roles at Kustomer may involve handling sensitive personal data.
Benefits
Kustomer offers an array of benefits including competitive salaries, stock options, 100% healthcare coverage, 401K, WiFi and Mobile reimbursement, and a generous vacation policy.
Diversity & Inclusion at Kustomer
Kustomer is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Disclaimer: Kustomer only contacts candidates from company email addresses ending in kustomer.com and does not seek funds from candidates in any circumstances.
Kustomer is the industry leading conversational CRM platform perfecting every customer experience. Built with intelligent tools such as AI and Automation, no code-configuration and a connected data platform that unifies data from multiple sources through a single timeline, Kustomer empowers businesses to operate with greater efficiency and deliver more personalized service to customers across any channel, making every interaction more meaningful and memorable. Today, Kustomer is the core platform for some of the leading customer service brands like Ring, Glovo, Away Travel, Priceline and Sweetgreen.
Kustomer was founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneurs Brad Birnbaum and Jeremy Suriel and has raised over $200M in funding backed by leading VCs. Meta announced its intention to acquire Kustomer in 2020 and completed the transaction in 2022. Kustomer joined Meta's Business Messaging Group to transform the way people and businesses communicate through modern messaging channels. In 2023, Kustomer spun out from Meta as a standalone company backed by original partners, Battery, Redpoint and Boldstart Ventures, who have invested $60M in capital, ensuring Kustomer's growth and success for many years to come.
Our Krew is made up of passionate and collaborative people who really care about what they do and the people they help. We look for people who are passionate about enhancing the customer service experience for everyone involved, as it's the core of what we do. We're growing our business with no plans of slowing down. We actively seek individuals who want to learn and be challenged every day. We have also transitioned to a remote friendly company, with Krew members located throughout the U.S. coming together for Kamp Kustomer each year.
About the Role:
As a Talent Partner (Technology) with Kustomer's Talent Acquisition team, you will work closely with our Head of Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers and TA team on building an amazing company full of the best people in the business. Focused on hiring for the R&D side of our team (SWE, Security, Product/UXR) you will be a guide, thought partner, and advisor for driving engagement with talent. This role is a mix of full-cycle recruiting and sourcing (e.g., building top-of-funnel) for critical roles.
We have an incredible group of people here - who are passionate about the work they do and supportive of their teammates -- it's a facet of our culture that we strive to maintain as we scale and we need a talent expert who embodies these qualities and wants to ensure we continue to add more amazing people to our teams.
We are open to contract-to-hire and direct hire candidates with a strong preference for talent based in the New York Metro area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut). We do not partner with external recruitment agencies.
Your responsibilities:
Identifying, cultivating and hiring high-quality technical talent - This is much more than filling roles. It's finding collaborative, inspiring people who push each other to be better and see things in new ways. We want more Krew members who elevate who we are today to help us reach our future potential. Build it with us.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Kustomer has made huge strides in our metrics in the last few years and will always invest in diversity.. This is a consistent focus for the TA org. We will continue to make this a success and find new ways to include all that we do and offer within our branding and hiring efforts.
Execution Excellence - As a data-driven partner to leaders and employees across the company, your presence sets the bar for recruiting excellence. You maintain the highest levels of data integrity in our ATS (Ashby), maintain and improve hiring steps and processes and collaborate effectively with managers and teammates to improve the TA function. You'll directly partner with engineering and product leadership to implement and maintain the appropriate processes, tools, systems and training necessary to scale and support a world-class team (e.g. hiring strategy meetings, kick off meetings, sourcing sessions, interview scheduling, panel preparation and debrief).
Your qualifications:
- 6+ years track record of delivering metrics-based success in a data-driven talent acquisition function, preferably in a Series A/B/C stage SAAS company
- Demonstrated ability to source diverse talent pools and deliver an exceptional candidate experience
- Strong influencing skills with hiring teams to maintain consistency and mitigate bias in selection processes
- Previous recruiting experience for a wide range of technology disciplines, including but not limited to AI/ML roles, Data Engineering, Eng Leadership, highest level ICs
- You're naturally curious, ask questions and you don't shy away from challenges
- Deep expertise in one or more applicant tracking systems - experience with Ashby a plus
- Experience organizing and executive a passive candidate sourcing plan with higher-than-industry average response rates
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or LinkedIn as a recruiting tool
- Expert knowledge of Google Office
- Strong understanding of talent and competency models, recruiting fundamentals, competitive market awareness and online/social media
- Knowledge of the web/Internet market space, including trade journals, academic institutions, alumni associations and other sources of great candidates
- Excellent communication, time management and negotiation skills
- Ability to work with internal clients to develop and iterate best-in-class profiles to reflect the talent needs of the business
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Strong preference for talent based in New York Metropolitan Area
HIPAA Compliance
All roles at Kustomer may involve handling sensitive personal data.
Benefits
Kustomer offers an array of benefits including competitive salaries, stock options, 100% healthcare coverage, 401K, WiFi and Mobile reimbursement, and a generous vacation policy.
Diversity & Inclusion at Kustomer
Kustomer is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Disclaimer: Kustomer only contacts candidates from company email addresses ending in kustomer.com and does not seek funds from candidates in any circumstances.
