Contract Technical Recruiter

About Headway

Headway is on a mission to transform mental healthcare accessibility by addressing the challenge of insurance acceptance, which currently limits affordable therapy for most people. By automating administrative tasks such as credentialing, claims, and payment reconciliation, Headway supports over 75,000 providers nationwide running their practices on its platform, serving more than 1 million patients. The company aims to evolve from a billing solution to a comprehensive platform where mental healthcare is delivered effectively. Backed by $325M+ in Series D funding from investors like a16z, Accel, and Spark Capital, Headway is committed to creating impactful career experiences while advancing mental healthcare.

Role Overview

We are seeking Contract Technical Recruiters to strengthen our engineering teams powering our growth. As part of the recruiting function, you will collaborate closely with the Engineering Recruiting team and engineering leadership to drive full-cycle recruitment efforts targeting high-quality candidates who can contribute immediately to Headway's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end recruitment for engineering positions, managing both source generation and closing phases strategically.
• Collaborate extensively with Senior Recruiters, coordinators, interviewers, and hiring managers to ensure smooth recruitment workflows.
• Adapt recruitment strategies rapidly to meet hiring needs and accelerate processes in partnership with hiring managers.
• Develop robust candidate pipelines using focused sourcing techniques.
• Maintain a consistent, structured, and inclusive hiring process elevating standards and uniformity across teams.
• Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout all recruitment stages.

Candidate Profile

• Have at least three years of full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced, technology-driven environments, whether in-house or agency roles.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly grasp new domains to deliver value promptly in unfamiliar areas.
• Build strong, strategic partnerships with stakeholders, showing resilience and collaboration even amid uncertainty.
• Break complex searches into manageable plans, identify challenges early, and propose effective solutions.
• Manage multiple recruiting efforts simultaneously with organized attention to detail and consistent execution.
• Employ innovative sourcing and outreach approaches to attract top technical talent.
• Focus on operational effectiveness by continuously refining workflows and minimizing barriers for both candidates and hiring teams.
• Communicate effectively and confidently with all participants in the hiring process.

Diversity and Inclusion

Headway values a diverse workforce reflecting the communities impacted by mental health challenges and is committed to equal opportunity employment. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants are invited to notify recruiters about accommodation needs during the process.

Additional Information

Headway participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Beware of recruitment fraud—official communications are always from @findheadway.com email addresses, and applications are only accepted through Headway's official careers site. No payment or personal information is requested outside official channels.