Senior Recruiter

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The ultimate source for official answers about a business online should be the business itself. However, when consumers ask questions on company websites, too often they are left in the dark with wrong answers. Yext (NYSE: YEXT), the Search Experience Cloud, solves this problem by organizing a business's facts so it can provide official answers to consumer questions — wherever people search. Starting with the company website, then extending across search engines and voice assistants, businesses around the world, like Taco Bell, Marriott, and Jaguar Land Rover—as well as organizations like the U.S. State Department—trust Yext to radically improve the search experience on their websites and across the entire search ecosystem
Yext is seeking a talented Senior Recruiter, People Organization. This individual will own the responsibility and accountability of supporting our hiring managers in identifying, selecting and hiring Best In Class talent. You will work within a small global team and be aligned to our  People Organization. You will also be responsible for ensuring all external and internal recruitment continues to deliver against corporate objectives.  
 
You will work with key stakeholders (hiring managers) to plan and implement recruitment projects to ensure Yext hires the best internal & external talent in-line with corporate strategy. All positions will be resourced, as a priority, via low cost/direct channels including personal networking, database mining, employee referrals and via business networking sites (e.g. LinkedIn etc). Where applicable, engage internal sourcing capability, as well as external research and search firms.  
What You’ll Do 

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience  
  • Develop strong relationships with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop/execute sourcing and recruiting plans  
  • Source and assess qualified candidates through the use of Linkedin, Boolean searches, user groups, referrals, and networking  
  • Ensure an impressive candidate experience through thorough communication and timely feedback, interviewer preparedness, and effective interview structuring/formatting 
  • Track metrics and leverage data to create actionable insights to drive successful business outcomes 
  • Drive offer process from approval through extending and closing  
  • Be the face of Yext at job fairs and industry events  
  • Work with recruiting coordinators to schedule candidates through the process  
  • Facilitate interview and hiring discussion with interviewers and hiring managers  
  • Follow selection framework and behavioral based interviewing methodologies to increase the quality of hire  
  • Ensure high level of data integrity within existing ATS, CRM and other tools, as appropriate  
  • Work closely with HR and administrative team to ensure a smooth transition into the on-boarding process   

What You Have 

  • BA/BS degree or similar college-level education; in lieu of degree, 4 years relevant work experience 
  • 5+ years experience in full cycle recruiting with a minimum of 2 years recruiting for Recruiters (R4R), Human Resources, and People Operations professionals 
  • Certified in one or more of the following;Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR), Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR), Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR), Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter (CSSR), Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC), Certified Social Media Recruiter (CSMR), Certified LinkedIn Recruiter, and/or Certified Staffing Professional (CSP).  
  • Experience recruiting for a startup or tech company (either in-house or at an agency)  
  • Flexibility to work effectively on a variety of roles including but not limited to People Operations professionals  
  • Strong customer management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers 
  • Team oriented with the ability to partner with, and build upon, the strengths of others to meet overall team goals 
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills  
  • Strong ability to do search recruiting and networking  
  • Proven success of delivering results in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-growth environment 
  • Prior experience with Greenhouse Software, and Gem (previously known as ZenSourcer)  

Bonus Points 

  • Proven senior level relationship management and development skills  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex organization  
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel  
  • Proven capability to source from low cost/direct channels  
  • The gravitas and ability to consult, influence, and advise at senior levels talent  
  • A mature, positive, deliberate and focused attitude  

Yext is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetics, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Location

The Yext Building is located in Chelsea — an iconic neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan known for its art galleries and skyline views. The office soars 9 floors, has terraces on every floor, and is steps away from famous shops & restaurants including the Starbucks Reserve and Chelsea Market.

An Insider's view of Yext

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The fantastic vibe in the office is why I come in person more days than not. I have genuine friends that I look forward to seeing, and it's nice to meet some new faces, too. The free lunch and snacks aren't a bad perk, either!

Katie

Campus Programs Coordinator

What does your typical day look like?

My favorite part about my role has to be the people management on the day-to-day. It's so exciting and satisfying to watch your team grow and become great Yexters. The trust that you build with your team over time really makes challenging times and situations so much easier to navigate - you do it together!

Ashritha

Senior Manager, Services

How does the company support your career growth?

Yext has been the center of my career growth since I started here after college. If I had to boil it down to a single theme, it would be authentic support. I have been genuinely & authentically supported in every step I've taken here by my managers and co-workers from across the organization.

Jesse

Program Manager, White Glove Services

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

I try to lead with love & be vulnerable with my team. From my past experiences, I have come to believe that creating a space for everyone to be themselves is crucial to empowering them to feel like they can collaborate & create naturally. That’s when people do their best work.

Mofya

Senior Manager, Client Support

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

I visit the office twice a week on Mondays & Thursdays. I really appreciate the flexibility that Yext provides! Teams can typically decide what in-person, hybrid, or remote schedules work best for them.

Mary

Global Benefits Analyst

What are Yext Perks + Benefits

Yext Benefits Overview

Our top priority is maintaining our employee's and their family's health and well-being. We offer a robust benefits program, including top-quality health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid parental leave, a 401(k) with match or retirement pension plan, equity, commuter benefits, and more.

In addition to our top-tier benefits, we also have a holistic wellness program that includes physical and mental health services. A few employee-favorite perks are our company-wide subscription to the meditation, sleep, and relaxation app Calm, and our corporate gym membership (free gym access & discounted classes? Sign us up!)

We work hard and play even harder, but we also recognize that our employees wear multiple hats as parents, mentors, caretakers, volunteers, and more. That’s why we offer flexible and generous vacation, paid company and bank holidays, and sick days for when you’re feeling under the weather — all in an effort to give our employees more time to do the things they love with the ones they love and support a better life-work balance.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
In-person revenue kickoff
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Pension
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Fitness stipend
Meditation space
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program

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