The RoleWe are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Recruiter to drive our hiring strategy and recruiting execution. We're looking for an experienced recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments to join this hybrid role in Cambridge, MA, partnering directly with our Executive Leadership team on hiring.
You will own full-cycle recruiting for high-priority roles, lead employer branding initiatives, manage our ATS, and oversee recruiting events-all while creating a world-class candidate experience. This role is high-impact: you'll be instrumental in shaping Proton's growth and talent foundation.
What You'll Do- Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical roles across Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Operations.
- Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and create strategic hiring plans aligned to growth.
- Manage Proton's overall recruiting strategy, including employer branding, recruiting events, and leveraging diverse sourcing methods to proactively attract top talent.
- Build and maintain a warm network of candidates, keeping an active pipeline of qualified talent engaged for current and future hiring needs.
- Manage and optimize Greenhouse ATS, ensuring accurate data, reporting, and efficient workflows.
- Continuously improve recruiting processes and candidate experience with data-driven best practices.
- Serve as a trusted partner to leadership on talent market insights, compensation benchmarking, and scaling strategies.
- Track and report key recruiting metrics to leadership, using data to inform decision-making.
You'll Be a Great Fit If You- Have 2-5+ years of recruiting experience in high-growth SaaS or startup environments.
- Thrive in creating structure out of ambiguity, and enjoy owning both strategy and hands-on execution.
- Have a track record of hiring across technical and non-technical roles.
- Are data-driven, organized, and passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
- Enjoy building community through employer branding and recruiting events.
- Bring ATS experience and a focus on process optimization.
Compensation & Benefits- Base salary: 80k base + 30k variable, $110,000 OTE
- Competitive stock options-we want you to feel like an owner.
- Unlimited PTO + 10 Company Paid Holidays.
- 401k with Employer Contribution (US only).
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance-Proton covers 100% of one medical plan in the U.S. and 50% for dependents.
- 12 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave for all caregivers.
- Company-paid off-sites to collaborate and celebrate together.
