Targeted Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist (Contractor)

<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>Shape the Future of AI</strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>About Labelbox</strong></h2> <p>We're the only company offering three integrated solutions for frontier AI development:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Enterprise Platform & Tools</strong>: Advanced annotation tools, workflow automation, and quality control systems that enable teams to produce high-quality training data at scale</li> <li><strong>Frontier Data Labeling Service</strong>: Specialized data labeling through Alignerr, leveraging subject matter experts for next-generation AI models</li> <li><strong>Expert Marketplace</strong>: Connecting AI teams with highly skilled annotators and domain experts for flexible scaling</li> </ol> <h2><strong>Why Join Us</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>High-Impact Environment</strong>: 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.</li> <li><strong>Technical Excellence</strong>: Work at the cutting edge of AI development, collaborating with industry leaders and shaping the future of artificial intelligence.</li> <li><strong>Innovation at Speed</strong>: We celebrate those who take ownership, move fast, and deliver impact. Our environment rewards high agency and rapid execution.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Growth</strong>: Every role requires continuous learning and evolution. You'll be surrounded by curious minds solving complex problems at the frontier of AI.</li> <li><strong>Clear Ownership</strong>: 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.</li> </ul></div><h2><strong>Role Overview</strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>This role entails:</strong></h2> <p><strong>Funnel Ownership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own all active and evergreen job funnels end-to-end — from posting to first completed task</li> <li>Track conversion at every funnel stage, identify drop-off points, and implement fixes</li> <li>Support AI interview gates and fasttracks — ensure they're running smoothly and converting qualified candidates</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sourcing & Partnerships</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage relationships with BPOs and external sourcing partners — evaluate quality, negotiate terms, and hold them accountable to targets</li> <li>Write and manage evergreen job postings across LinkedIn and other relevant channels</li> <li>Explore and test non-conventional sourcing channels — communities, academic partnerships, niche forums — to find what converts best for technical profiles</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quality & Coordination</strong></p> <ul> <li>Vouch for the quality of incoming recruits and ensure headcount targets are met per project</li> <li>Work closely with recruiters to prioritize open roles and coordinate execution</li> <li>Collaborate with the Community team to align on what a high-quality recruit looks like and build screening processes that filter for it upstream</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What You Bring</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Operationally sharp — you build systems and processes, not ad hoc workflows, and you think in funnels naturally</li> <li>Experienced in recruiting ops, workforce planning, or growth operations — you've owned a pipeline and hit targets</li> <li>Data-driven — you track funnel metrics, know where things break, and fix them systematically</li> <li>A strong executor who's comfortable with ambiguity and works well independently</li> <li>Creative about sourcing — you don't just post on LinkedIn; you find the pockets where the right people actually are</li> <li>Excellent written communicator — you can write a job posting that converts and a sourcing message that gets replies</li> <li>Background in high-volume or technical recruiting, staffing operations, or marketplace supply growth preferred</li> </ul> <h2>Nice to Have</h2> <ul> <li>Experience managing BPO or external sourcing partnerships</li> <li>Familiarity with AI interview tools or automated screening workflows</li> <li>Comfort with data and funnel analytics — able to build your own dashboards and identify conversion issues independently</li> <li>Exposure to technical recruiting (STEM, software engineering, ML/AI) or gig/freelance platform supply-side</li> <li>Interest in AI and the model training space</li> </ul> <h2>Why Join Us</h2> <ul> <li>High-ownership role — you'll build the recruiting infrastructure for a 2.7M-person contributor network from the ground up</li> <li>Fully remote and flexible — work when and where you do your best thinking</li> <li>Freelance autonomy with measurable, direct impact on the business</li> <li>Collaborate with a sharp, fast-moving team at the frontier of AI development</li> <li>IC role for now, with meaningful visibility and room to grow as the team scales</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>Alignerr strives to ensure pay parity across the organization and discuss compensation transparently. The expected hourly rate range for United States-based candidates</em><em> </em><em>is below. Exact compensation varies based on a variety of factors, including skills and competencies, experience, and geographical location.<br><br></em></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range (rate per hour)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>₹570</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>₹760 INR</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><strong>Life at Labelbox</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Location</strong>: Join our dedicated tech hub in San Francisco</li> <li><strong>Work Style</strong>: Hybrid model with 3 days per week in office, combining collaboration and flexibility</li> <li><strong>Environment</strong>: Fast-paced and high-intensity, perfect for ambitious individuals who thrive on ownership and quick decision-making</li> <li><strong>Growth</strong>: Career advancement opportunities directly tied to your impact</li> <li><strong>Vision</strong>: Be part of building the foundation for humanity's most transformative technology</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Our Vision</strong></h2> <p>We believe data will remain crucial in achieving artificial general intelligence. As AI models become more sophisticated, the need for high-quality, specialized training data will only grow. Join us in developing new products and services that enable the next generation of AI breakthroughs.</p> <p>Labelbox is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins. Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading AI labs.</p> <p><strong>Your Personal Data Privacy</strong>: Any personal information you provide Labelbox as a part of your application will be processed in accordance with Labelbox’s <a href="https://docs.labelbox.com/page/job-applicant-privacy-notice">Job Applicant Privacy notice</a>.</p> <p>Any emails from Labelbox team members will originate from a @labelbox.com email address. If you encounter anything that raises suspicions during your interactions, we encourage you to exercise caution and suspend or discontinue communications.</p></div>