Talent Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

About Auror

Auror is dedicated to combating retail theft and organized retail crime — a global issue valued at $150 billion — which jeopardizes people, businesses, and communities daily. Established 12 years ago in New Zealand, Auror partners with leading retailers across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, connecting people and intelligence to reduce crime through technology aimed at good.

The company's mission is to cut violent retail crime by 50% within 5 years. Auror strives to find passionate, determined, and innovative individuals who are committed to achieving this ambitious goal. The firm embraces AI to enhance trend detection, customer support, and internal processes, promoting responsible AI integration throughout its operations.

Role Overview

The Talent Specialist will manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple regions primarily focusing on go-to-market roles, including sales, marketing, and customer success, with potential to expand into operations and product/engineering recruitments over time. This role offers significant autonomy in shaping recruitment processes and fostering strong candidate engagement, working alongside a strategic People Experience team. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to transition to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from requisition to offer, ensuring efficient collaboration with hiring managers.
• Act as a strategic partner with hiring managers, enhancing recruitment processes beyond coordination.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Auror's values—responsive, personalized, and engaging.
• Intentionally build diverse talent pipelines by sourcing from underrepresented groups and advocating inclusive hiring practices.
• Support onboarding to maintain the quality candidate experience beyond signing.
• Maintain accuracy in the Applicant Tracking System (Ashby) by keeping data current and reliable.
• Proactively engage in talent projects such as employer value proposition development, career site optimization, recruiting events, and process improvements.

Candidate Profile

• 2 to 3 years of ownership over complete recruiting cycles including sourcing through closing.
• Good understanding of go-to-market roles in sales, marketing, and customer success.
• Highly proactive, taking initiative to identify recruiting needs and act decisively.
• Effective stakeholder management skills establishing trust with hiring managers through reliability and transparency.
• Strong focus on candidate experience and employer brand awareness.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with ambiguity, adapting quickly as needed.
• Experience in startup or technology sectors is advantageous; familiarity with Ashby ATS is a plus.

Company Values and Diversity

Auror prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment welcoming to all backgrounds irrespective of race, gender, orientation, faith, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or age. The company's guiding principles reflect this commitment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $79,000 to $102,000 USD, based on experience.
• Flexible work arrangements emphasizing work-life balance.
• Friday afternoons off at full pay for a shorter workweek.
• Support for professional development through courses, conferences, and events.
• Regular team lunches and social activities during working hours to build community.

Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and suitability for the role, though this is optional. The hiring team values understanding the candidate's story and enthusiasm for Auror's mission. Applications close on July 20th. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.