Lima · 23 hours ago
Global Recruiter
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expLima is a company dedicated to helping global talent build their careers in the United States. They are seeking a Global Recruiter who will own and scale their talent pipeline, scout exceptional individuals worldwide, and support their journey through immigration and placement pathways.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Scout exceptional people around the world (engineers, founders, researchers, operators, and other high-impact professionals)
Recruit them into Lima’s programs and talent network
Support their journey as they move to the United States through our immigration and placement pathways
Identify and engage top global talent across channels: LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter/X, academic networks, founder communities, conferences, and referrals
Build and manage outbound campaigns targeted at specific profiles (e.g., AI researchers, startup founders, senior engineers, operators at breakout startups, etc.)
Develop and maintain a high-quality, structured talent pipeline for current and future Lima programs
Conduct initial screens to understand candidates’ skills, track record, ambitions, and potential immigration paths
Evaluate candidates not just for 'job fit,' but for long-term impact in the U.S. — entrepreneurs, builders, and contributors who will strengthen the country
Guide candidates through each step of Lima’s process: from discovery and assessment to immigration consultation and placement
Translate legal/immigration realities into clear expectations for candidates: who’s a strong fit, what’s possible, and what the timeline looks like
Collaborate on program design by sharing real-time feedback from the global talent market
Maintain warm relationships with promising candidates, even if timing is not immediately right
Become a recognizable Lima 'face' among founders, builders, and high-potential candidates abroad
Qualification
Required
3+ years in recruiting, talent sourcing, headhunting, or talent acquisition, ideally with strong outbound experience
Demonstrated success filling hard roles or sourcing hard-to-reach talent (e.g., top engineers, founders, researchers, or senior operators)
Experience working with international candidates and/or distributed teams
Excellent written and spoken English; comfortable doing most work via writing (email, async updates, candidate notes)
Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment with high ownership and autonomy
Preferred
Experience with immigration-related recruiting (relocation, visa sponsorship, global mobility, etc.)
Familiarity with U.S. visa categories or a strong interest in learning them quickly
Prior experience recruiting for high-growth startups, tech companies, or research organizations
Company
Lima
Lima is a full-service immigration concierge. Based in Silicon Valley, serving Global Talent. Our network has assisted over 10,000 immigrants.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cecilia Li
Co-Founder
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