About the company

Cargado, the first invite-only load board for cross-border Mexico freight, launched in April 2024 by freight industry veterans Matt Silver and Rylan Hawkins. Cargado's product simplifies the cross-border freight experience and has helped drive the historic rise of nearshoring and growing demand for improved cross-border logistics. Over 60 logistics companies leverage Cargado to get loads booked faster with greater transparency and a trusted network of carriers. Cargado has raised nearly $10M since starting in October 2023 from investors such as Primary Venture Partners, Ironspring Ventures, Zenda Capital, Wischoff Ventures, and RyderVentures.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Recruiter to own our full recruitment life-cycle on technical and non-technical roles. This role will report to the Head of Operations.

What You'll Do

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle, from talent sourcing and interviews to onboarding top candidates.

• Design and execute creative sourcing techniques to cultivate a robust talent pipeline for diverse positions.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to assess their staffing requirements and offer strategic advice throughout the recruitment journey.

• Utilize data and analytics to refine and enhance recruitment methods and strategies continuously.

• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.

• Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience from first contact to onboarding.

• Compile and deliver recruitment reports and insights to key stakeholders, including the leadership team.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment efforts.

About you

• 4+ years of experience in recruitment with 1-2 years experience in an early-stage startup environment is required.

• Proven track record of successfully sourcing passive talent and filling a variety of roles in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles.

• Bi-lingual in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Understanding of talent acquisition metrics and best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A strategic thinker with a passion for innovative recruiting solutions.

• A willingness to work 2-3 days a week in our Wicker Park office.