Phoenix Tailings · 3 hours ago
9.6. Technical Recruiter
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a Technical Recruiter to help scale their engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams by finding mission-aligned candidates for technical roles.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and manufacturing roles including engineering, controls, operations, EH&S, and plant leadership
Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring priorities, and ideal candidate profiles
Proactively source candidates through outbound outreach, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies
Screen candidates for technical aptitude, hands-on experience, and cultural alignment with Phoenix Tailings
Manage candidate experience from first contact through offer, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill technical and manufacturing roles
Support hiring during periods of rapid growth, new facility ramp-ups, and organizational scaling
Track recruiting metrics and continuously improve hiring processes
Qualification
Required
3+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong preference for startup or high-growth environments
Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial roles
Proven ability to source and close candidates in competitive technical talent markets
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managers
Ability to operate independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Passion for building teams that work on real-world, high-impact technology
Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary initiatives
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Benefits
100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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