Evolv Technology · 3 weeks ago
4-5 Month Contract Recruiter (Parental Leave Coverage)
Waltham, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40/hr - $55/hrEvolv Technology is looking for a Contract Recruiter to ensure seamless continuity across their recruiting operations during a key team member's parental leave. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and maintain the quality of candidate experience while partnering with hiring managers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Intrusion DetectionMachine LearningPhysical Security
Responsibilities
Conduct structured handoffs with the current recruiter to understand all open roles, pipelines, and hiring priorities
Establish strong relationships with key hiring managers across departments
Learn Evolv's recruiting systems, templates, and processes (Workable, Workday, interview scheduling workflows, etc.)
Begin to manage active requisitions and candidate communications to ensure continuity with minimal disruption
Independently manage 15-20 active requisitions across a mix of technical and G&A functions
Maintain or improve time-to-fill metrics (no more than 10-15% variance from current benchmarks)
Generate 2-4 qualified candidates per role within 2 weeks of intake meetings
Partner with hiring managers to deliver consistent weekly updates and maintain proactive pipeline visibility
Ensure all candidate communication and updates occur within 48 hours, upholding Evolv's 'people first' approach
Have successfully closed a majority of active requisitions, helping Evolv sustain hiring goals during the coverage period
Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience, reflected in positive feedback from stakeholders
Leave behind clean data and organized documentation in Workable and Workday for smooth handoff and continuity
Contribute process improvement suggestions to support the People & Talent team's continuous evolution
Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for assigned roles across multiple business units
Conduct intake meetings to clarify role outcomes, competencies, and interview structure
Source talent using creative and data-driven techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networks)
Screen and evaluate candidates for both technical and cultural alignment
Schedule interviews, gather feedback, and manage the offer process in partnership with People Ops
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on role prioritization, candidate market data, and interview best practices
Ensure consistent communication and alignment across all stakeholders
Proactively troubleshoot hiring bottlenecks and provide solutions to maintain hiring velocity
Deliver a high-touch, human-centered experience to every candidate
Uphold Evolv's values in all communication — from outreach through offer acceptance or rejection
Represent Evolv's mission and culture authentically to attract top talent aligned with our purpose
Maintain accurate records of candidate status, notes, and metrics in Workable and Workday
Track key metrics including time-to-fill, candidate source, and pipeline diversity
Support ongoing reporting efforts to provide leadership with clear visibility into recruiting activity and outcomes
Qualification
Required
Experience in full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments
Ability to manage 15-20 active requisitions across a mix of technical and G&A functions
Proven track record of maintaining or improving time-to-fill metrics
Experience generating qualified candidates per role within specified timeframes
Strong relationship-building skills with hiring managers
Ability to deliver consistent weekly updates and maintain proactive pipeline visibility
Experience in candidate communication and updates within 48 hours
Ability to close a majority of active requisitions
Experience delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences
Ability to maintain accurate records of candidate status, notes, and metrics
Experience tracking key metrics including time-to-fill, candidate source, and pipeline diversity
Ability to support ongoing reporting efforts for leadership visibility into recruiting activity
Experience in sourcing talent using creative and data-driven techniques
Ability to screen and evaluate candidates for both technical and cultural alignment
Experience scheduling interviews, gathering feedback, and managing the offer process
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers
Experience troubleshooting hiring bottlenecks and providing solutions
Ability to deliver a high-touch, human-centered experience to every candidate
Experience maintaining data integrity and process consistency
Preferred
Prior experience stepping into short-term coverage roles or contract recruiting engagements in fast-growing organizations
Benefits
Access to Evolv's recruiting systems and templates.
Inclusion in team standups, hiring syncs, and company communications for full context and engagement.
Flexibility to work remotely while maintaining alignment with business hours.
Company
Evolv Technology
Evolv Technology an AI-enabled touchless security screening system that uses digital sensors and artificial intelligence to detect threats.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.32MKey Investors
MidCap FinancialSilicon Valley BankStanley Ventures
2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2022-12-21Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2021-12-27Convertible Note
Leadership Team
John Kedzierski
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director
Anil Chitkara
Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
2025-11-14
2025-11-07
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