Chan Zuckerberg
Senior Recruiter (Opens in new window)
Chan Zuckerberg, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of societys toughest challenges from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.
The Team
Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Operations organization provides the support needed to push this work forward. Operations consists of our Brand & Communications, Central Tech, Finance, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Events/Facilities/Security (REWFS), Strategy & Operations, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZIs progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone. The Opportunity
At CZI, our people power our mission to build a better future for everyone. The Recruiting team plays a critical role in advancing that mission by identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional, mission-aligned talent. In this role, youll lead full-cycle recruiting across both our core G&A functions (including Operations, People, Legal, Finance, and Communications) and emerging talent programs, with a special focus on early-career and academic-to-industry pipelines in STEM and technical domains. You'll partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional collaborators to ensure were bringing in individuals who offer both immediate impact and long-term potential. As part of our small but mighty team, youll balance hands-on execution with opportunities to innovatebringing curiosity, structure, and care to each stage of the hiring process. You'll also help shape the future of our internship programs, technical university engagement, and early-career strategies as we build sustainable pathways for diverse and high-potential talent. Were looking for someone who is collaborative, organized, and proactivesomeone who thrives in a mission-driven environment and brings a high level of attention to candidate experience and stakeholder partnership. Whether you're advising on inclusive hiring practices for a G&A leadership role or building relationships with top PhD talent, you're energized by helping people grow into their potential. Most importantly, youre someone who makes the team betterby sharing knowledge, offering fresh perspectives, and raising the bar on how we recruit with purpose and impact. This is a hybrid position: team members are expected to work from our office in Redwood City, CA, 60% of the working month (about 3 days per week). What You'll Do
Full-Cycle Recruitment:
Own and execute the end-to-end recruiting processincluding sourcing, screening, advising, and closingfor a variety of roles across Operations and Business teams Strategic Hiring Partnership:
Act as a consultative partner to hiring managersbuilding strong relationships, aligning on hiring needs, advising on market trends, and driving accountability through each stage of the search Emerging Talent Pipeline Development:
Support the design, launch, and ongoing management of early-career and academic partnership programs, including internships and research-to-industry pathways University & Academic Engagement:
Partner with internal stakeholders and external academic institutions to build strong, values-aligned talent channels, particularly in STEM and research-aligned domains Candidate Experience:
Champion a high-quality, human-centered candidate experience by ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and empathy at every stage of the process Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting tools, workflows, and team practices that help us work more efficiently and effectively Data-Driven Recruiting:
Use recruiting tools and data insights to monitor trends, optimize process performance, and inform broader talent strategies What You'll Bring
35 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a mix of G&A (e.g., Legal, Finance, People, Comms) and technical or early-career talent engagement strongly preferred Experience recruiting early-career talent through internships, universities, or academic-to-industry programs (e.g., STEM, research, or PhD/postdoc engagement) Skilled in sourcing, engaging, and closing high-quality candidates across diverse roles and experience levels Familiarity with academic institutions, technical student communities, or emerging talent development pipelines Experience partnering with academic institutions or working on university recruiting strategies (a plus if PhD, Master's, or undergrad talent engagement is part of your background) Strong organizational and time management skills, with a track record of driving searches forward efficiently and meeting key milestones Comfortable using recruiting metrics and data to guide decisions and improve outcomes Experience with ATS and sourcing tools such as Workday, Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, or SeekOut Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and credibility with both senior stakeholders and early-career candidates A growth mindset and a passion for operational excellence, inclusive hiring, and long-term talent development Compensation
The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Benefits for the Whole You
Were thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future. Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs. CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to live the mission and support the causes closest to them. Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area If youre interested in a role but your previous experience doesnt perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile This role is a hybrid role and will require you to be onsite approximately 3 days a week at our HQ in Redwood City, CA. Will you be able to commit to this?" Select... Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America? * Select... Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States? * Select... How did you hear about this job? * Select... If 'Other', please specify how you heard about this job: Have we met you at one of our events? If so, which one(s)? * CZI-Sponsored Meetups CZI-Sponsored Conferences University Events / Career Fairs None Would you like to be invited to our recruiting events and receive information about what is happening at CZI? Youll have the option to opt out at any time. * Select... In the last 12 months, have you applied to any organization(s) within the Chan Zuckerberg Science ecosystem? * Select... We have many exciting career opportunities available, and as part of our collaborative approach, we work with our hiring teams across our wider network to identify talent for our openings. Please opt-in or opt-out here if you would like us to share your profile for other opportunities. * Select... Reasonable Accommodation and Data Privacy Notice. * Select... Reasonable Accommodation Notice CZI provides (and state and federal law requires) reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job (reach out to your recruiter or accommodations@chanzuckerberg.com ). Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Whats been your favorite type of role or team to recruit for, and why? (500 word max) * Have you supported multiple functions or departments at the same time?If so, please describe the types of teams or roles you worked on, and how you prioritized your time, managed competing demands, and maintained strong stakeholder relationships. (500 words max) * Briefly tell us about your experience executing early-career or university hiring programs.What types of roles or candidate populations did you focus on (e.g., undergraduates, PhDs, interns), and how did you partner with hiring teams or academic institutions to build successful pipelines? 500 word max * Voluntary Self Identification
For reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Chan Zuckerberg Initiatives Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Operations organization provides the support needed to push this work forward. Operations consists of our Brand & Communications, Central Tech, Finance, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Events/Facilities/Security (REWFS), Strategy & Operations, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZIs progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone. The Opportunity
At CZI, our people power our mission to build a better future for everyone. The Recruiting team plays a critical role in advancing that mission by identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional, mission-aligned talent. In this role, youll lead full-cycle recruiting across both our core G&A functions (including Operations, People, Legal, Finance, and Communications) and emerging talent programs, with a special focus on early-career and academic-to-industry pipelines in STEM and technical domains. You'll partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional collaborators to ensure were bringing in individuals who offer both immediate impact and long-term potential. As part of our small but mighty team, youll balance hands-on execution with opportunities to innovatebringing curiosity, structure, and care to each stage of the hiring process. You'll also help shape the future of our internship programs, technical university engagement, and early-career strategies as we build sustainable pathways for diverse and high-potential talent. Were looking for someone who is collaborative, organized, and proactivesomeone who thrives in a mission-driven environment and brings a high level of attention to candidate experience and stakeholder partnership. Whether you're advising on inclusive hiring practices for a G&A leadership role or building relationships with top PhD talent, you're energized by helping people grow into their potential. Most importantly, youre someone who makes the team betterby sharing knowledge, offering fresh perspectives, and raising the bar on how we recruit with purpose and impact. This is a hybrid position: team members are expected to work from our office in Redwood City, CA, 60% of the working month (about 3 days per week). What You'll Do
Full-Cycle Recruitment:
Own and execute the end-to-end recruiting processincluding sourcing, screening, advising, and closingfor a variety of roles across Operations and Business teams Strategic Hiring Partnership:
Act as a consultative partner to hiring managersbuilding strong relationships, aligning on hiring needs, advising on market trends, and driving accountability through each stage of the search Emerging Talent Pipeline Development:
Support the design, launch, and ongoing management of early-career and academic partnership programs, including internships and research-to-industry pathways University & Academic Engagement:
Partner with internal stakeholders and external academic institutions to build strong, values-aligned talent channels, particularly in STEM and research-aligned domains Candidate Experience:
Champion a high-quality, human-centered candidate experience by ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and empathy at every stage of the process Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting tools, workflows, and team practices that help us work more efficiently and effectively Data-Driven Recruiting:
Use recruiting tools and data insights to monitor trends, optimize process performance, and inform broader talent strategies What You'll Bring
35 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a mix of G&A (e.g., Legal, Finance, People, Comms) and technical or early-career talent engagement strongly preferred Experience recruiting early-career talent through internships, universities, or academic-to-industry programs (e.g., STEM, research, or PhD/postdoc engagement) Skilled in sourcing, engaging, and closing high-quality candidates across diverse roles and experience levels Familiarity with academic institutions, technical student communities, or emerging talent development pipelines Experience partnering with academic institutions or working on university recruiting strategies (a plus if PhD, Master's, or undergrad talent engagement is part of your background) Strong organizational and time management skills, with a track record of driving searches forward efficiently and meeting key milestones Comfortable using recruiting metrics and data to guide decisions and improve outcomes Experience with ATS and sourcing tools such as Workday, Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, or SeekOut Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and credibility with both senior stakeholders and early-career candidates A growth mindset and a passion for operational excellence, inclusive hiring, and long-term talent development Compensation
The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Benefits for the Whole You
Were thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future. Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs. CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to live the mission and support the causes closest to them. Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area If youre interested in a role but your previous experience doesnt perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile This role is a hybrid role and will require you to be onsite approximately 3 days a week at our HQ in Redwood City, CA. Will you be able to commit to this?" Select... Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America? * Select... Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States? * Select... How did you hear about this job? * Select... If 'Other', please specify how you heard about this job: Have we met you at one of our events? If so, which one(s)? * CZI-Sponsored Meetups CZI-Sponsored Conferences University Events / Career Fairs None Would you like to be invited to our recruiting events and receive information about what is happening at CZI? Youll have the option to opt out at any time. * Select... In the last 12 months, have you applied to any organization(s) within the Chan Zuckerberg Science ecosystem? * Select... We have many exciting career opportunities available, and as part of our collaborative approach, we work with our hiring teams across our wider network to identify talent for our openings. Please opt-in or opt-out here if you would like us to share your profile for other opportunities. * Select... Reasonable Accommodation and Data Privacy Notice. * Select... Reasonable Accommodation Notice CZI provides (and state and federal law requires) reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job (reach out to your recruiter or accommodations@chanzuckerberg.com ). Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Whats been your favorite type of role or team to recruit for, and why? (500 word max) * Have you supported multiple functions or departments at the same time?If so, please describe the types of teams or roles you worked on, and how you prioritized your time, managed competing demands, and maintained strong stakeholder relationships. (500 words max) * Briefly tell us about your experience executing early-career or university hiring programs.What types of roles or candidate populations did you focus on (e.g., undergraduates, PhDs, interns), and how did you partner with hiring teams or academic institutions to build successful pipelines? 500 word max * Voluntary Self Identification
For reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Chan Zuckerberg Initiatives Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr