Technical Recruiter (Contract-to-Hire)

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starved for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.

About the role

Harbinger Motors is seeking a talented Technical Recruiter to help scale our engineering and manufacturing teams. As a recruiter you will own the full-cycle recruiting process, leveraging creative sourcing strategies to attract and close the elite technical talent critical to our mission. This role is onsite in our Garden Grove, CA office 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Actively hunt for premier technical professionals using a mix of headhunting, industry networking, employee referrals, and innovative outreach campaigns.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with engineering leaders and hiring managers to establish clear job requirements, create interview scorecards, and map out customized search plans for every new requisition.
• Assessment & Vetting: Perform in-depth preliminary interviews to gauge a candidate's technical baseline, career motivations, and cultural alignment before moving them forward in the process.
• Process Optimization: Architect and oversee structured interview panels, navigate complex scheduling dynamics, and drive a fast, efficient evaluation pipeline across multiple teams.
• Candidate Advocacy: Serve as the primary point of contact and guide for applicants. Ensure they receive prompt feedback, transparent communication, and an exceptional experience that highlights Harbinger’s core values.
• Metrics & ATS Management: Champion data integrity within Greenhouse. Monitor vital recruitment metrics (like time-to-hire, conversion rates, and channel ROI) to identify bottlenecks and optimize our hiring workflows.

Requirements

• 3+ years driving full-life-cycle recruitment, with a heavy emphasis on technical and engineering roles.
• Demonstrated success in identifying passive talent, nurturing long-term relationships, and accelerating the hiring cycle.
• Proficiency navigating modern applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and utilizing advanced digital sourcing platforms.
• Highly organized with the capacity to juggle multiple high-priority requisitions simultaneously without sacrificing candidate quality or process speed.
• Advanced negotiation skills with a history of successfully landing highly sought-after technical talent in competitive markets.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting specifically for mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or manufacturing roles.
• Prior experience scaling technical teams within a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
• Familiarity with the electric vehicle (EV) or commercial automotive sectors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Pay

California Pay Range $100,000—$140,000 USD

Schedule

This role is onsite in our Garden Grove, CA office 4 days a week.