Targeted Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist (Contractor)

Job description

Shape the Future of AI At Labelbox, we're building the critical infrastructure that powers breakthrough AI models at leading research labs and enterprises. Since 2018, we've been pioneering data-centric approaches that are fundamental to AI development, and our work becomes even more essential as AI capabilities expand exponentially. About Labelbox We're the only company offering three integrated solutions for frontier AI development: • Enterprise Platform & Tools: Advanced annotation tools, workflow automation, and quality control systems that enable teams to produce high-quality training data at scale • Frontier Data Labeling Service: Specialized data labeling through Alignerr, leveraging subject matter experts for next-generation AI models • Expert Marketplace: Connecting AI teams with highly skilled annotators and domain experts for flexible scaling Why Join Us • High-Impact Environment: We operate like an early-stage startup, focusing on impact over process. You'll take on expanded responsibilities quickly, with career growth directly tied to your contributions. • Technical Excellence: Work at the cutting edge of AI development, collaborating with industry leaders and shaping the future of artificial intelligence. • Innovation at Speed: We celebrate those who take ownership, move fast, and deliver impact. Our environment rewards high agency and rapid execution. • Continuous Growth: Every role requires continuous learning and evolution. You'll be surrounded by curious minds solving complex problems at the frontier of AI. • Clear Ownership: You'll know exactly what you're responsible for and have the autonomy to execute. We empower people to drive results through clear ownership and metrics. Role Overview We're looking for a Targeted Recruiting Specialist to own the contributor acquisition funnel — from sourcing the right technical profiles to getting them through onboarding and onto their first completed task. This is an operational role at its core: you'll build and run the systems, channels, and processes that let us recruit at scale, reliably and quickly. The right person is execution-oriented, thinks in funnels, and is comfortable with ambiguity. You won't just manage job postings — you'll own the full pipeline infrastructure, diagnose conversion problems, manage external sourcing partners, and make sure the right candidates get to the right projects with minimal friction. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. You'll work closely with the broader Growth team and directly with recruiters to set priorities and drive execution. This role entails: Funnel Ownership • Own all active and evergreen job funnels end-to-end — from posting to first completed task • Track conversion at every funnel stage, identify drop-off points, and implement fixes • Support AI interview gates and fasttracks — ensure they're running smoothly and converting qualified candidates • Build and own the intake-to-execution process for new sourcing requests — so that when a new project spins up, the recruiting pipeline is ready Sourcing & Partnerships • Manage relationships with BPOs and external sourcing partners — evaluate quality, negotiate terms, and hold them accountable to targets • Write and manage evergreen job postings across LinkedIn and other relevant channels • Explore and test non-conventional sourcing channels — communities, academic partnerships, niche forums — to find what converts best for technical profiles Quality & Coordination • Vouch for the quality of incoming recruits and ensure headcount targets are met per project • Work closely with recruiters to prioritize open roles and coordinate execution • Collaborate with the Community team to align on what a high-quality recruit looks like and build screening processes that filter for it upstream What You Bring • Operationally sharp — you build systems and processes, not ad hoc workflows, and you think in funnels naturally • Experienced in recruiting ops, workforce planning, or growth operations — you've owned a pipeline and hit targets • Data-driven — you track funnel metrics, know where things break, and fix them systematically • A strong executor who's comfortable with ambiguity and works well independently • Creative about sourcing — you don't just post on LinkedIn; you find the pockets where the right people actually are • Excellent written communicator — you can write a job posting that converts and a sourcing message that gets replies • Background in high-volume or technical recruiting, staffing operations, or marketplace supply growth preferred Nice to Have • Experience managing BPO or external sourcing partnerships • Familiarity with AI interview tools or automated screening workflows • Comfort with data and funnel analytics — able to build your own dashboards and identify conversion issues independently • Exposure to technical recruiting (STEM, software engineering, ML/AI) or gig/freelance platform supply-side • Interest in AI and the model training space Why Join Us • High-ownership role — you'll build the recruiting infrastructure for a 2.7M-person contributor network from the ground up • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where you do your best thinking • Freelance