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Pelago · 5 hours ago

Senior Recruiter

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$145K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Pelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management, providing personalized solutions for members seeking to overcome substance use issues. The Senior Recruiter will play a critical role in scaling the company by managing end-to-end recruiting processes and contributing to People Operations initiatives that enhance employee experience and performance.

Health CareMedicalmHealthRehabilitationWellness

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting end to end across multiple functions, including business and clinical roles regularly and technical roles as needed, from sourcing and screening through scheduling, offers, and closing

Design and execute proactive, data-driven sourcing strategies that build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines and anticipate hiring needs

Partner closely with hiring managers to align on role scope, priorities, timelines, compensation, and interview plans, driving strong collaboration and shared accountability

Move with urgency and precision, keeping candidates and hiring teams progressing smoothly while balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making

Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring hiring processes are structured, equitable, and reflective of Pelago’s mission and values

Use recruiting data, tools, and systems to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and continuously raise the quality and consistency of our hiring practices

Experiment with and operationalize AI-driven tools to enhance talent discovery, forecasting, workflow efficiency, and People analytics, helping the team scale intelligently as Pelago grows

Own and evolve core People programs (onboarding, performance management, employee development, and more) to support a best in class employee experience

Use People data and reporting to surface insights that inform decisions around engagement, retention, and organizational health

Design and improve scalable People processes and tools, prioritizing efficiency, automation, and consistency as the company grows

Lead or contribute to cross-functional, people-related projects as business priorities evolve

Serve as a trusted point of contact for team members, providing guidance on People-related questions and navigating issues with sound judgment

Qualification

Full-cycle recruitingData-driven sourcing strategiesPeople OperationsAI-driven toolsCollaboration with hiring managersCuriosity about technologiesOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

5+ years of experience in Recruiting, with demonstrated ownership of full-cycle recruiting in high-growth, startup, or founder-led environments, balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience

Comfortable operating in high-urgency, execution-heavy recruiting environments while also engaging in People Operations and Recruiting Operations work that improves systems, programs, and long-term outcomes

Proven track record of working autonomously, identifying problems, proposing solutions, and moving work forward with limited oversight

Strong hiring partner who collaborates effectively with hiring managers, adapts quickly to shifting business priorities, and pivots as needs evolve

Organized, decisive, and resilient—able to manage multiple open roles and People initiatives simultaneously without losing momentum or judgment

Curiosity about emerging tools and technologies (including AI) and a proactive mindset toward using them to improve recruiting efficiency, decision-making, and People operations