Human Resources Senior Associate, Recruiting

Company Overview Empower is a fast-growing, profitable startup that is on a mission to transform the gig economy, so that hard-working drivers can earn a sustainable living. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and execution-focused HR Senior Associate to accelerate our hiring efforts. If you want to be an integral member of a team that is making a difference for hard working drivers and increasing access to affordable rides, then we’d like to hear from you. Role Overview As HR Senior Associate in charge of hiring you will work closely with senior leadership and department heads to identify talent needs, build candidate pipelines, manage the full recruiting lifecycle, and ensure we are hiring high-performing individuals who align with Empower’s mission and culture. This role requires strong judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining high hiring standards. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of the company by helping to build and scale our team. This role is remote or can be in person (Northern VA). Key Responsibilities Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from job posting to offerDraft, edit, and publish compelling job descriptionsSource candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and outbound outreachScreen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviewsCoordinate interview processesDevelop structured interview processes and evaluation criteriaConduct reference checks and support offer negotiations Candidate Requirements 3+ years of experience in U.S. based recruitingStrong interviewing and candidate evaluation skillsComfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environmentHigh level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential informationStrong attention to detail and accuracy in recording information.Bachelor’s degree required Preferred Requirements Experience recruiting for customer support, operations, marketing, engineering, and financeMasters in human resources or organizational management What Do We Offer? Competitive Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 base salary + equity + performance based bonus + benefitsBeing part of a great team and great missionAccess to C-Suite and other senior team members across all departmentsNo dull or unchallenging daysUpward mobility