Senior Recruiter - G&A

San Diego, Californiafull time

On Site

senior

H1B: no

Shield Senior Recruiter - G&A leads full-cycle recruiting for complex and senior-level roles across General and Administrative functions. This role acts as a strategic talent partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, leveraging AI and data to optimize recruiting outcomes.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for complex and senior-level roles across G&A functions
Advise senior and executive leaders on workforce needs, candidate profiles, and hiring strategy
Lead intake and calibration sessions that translate business priorities into actionable search and interview plans
Use AI to accelerate market research, talent mapping, sourcing, and personalized candidate engagement
Build proactive pipelines across technology, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and adjacent industries
Assess candidates using structured, consistent practices focused on expertise, leadership, motivation, and organizational alignment
Apply AI, automation, and recruiting data to identify trends, improve workflows, and address pipeline risks
Drive hiring processes with urgency, resolving bottlenecks and maintaining stakeholder accountability
Provide market intelligence and constructively challenge requirements that may limit hiring outcomes
Lead candidate engagement, complex offer negotiations, and closing strategies
Deliver a personalized candidate experience while maintaining ATS accuracy, compliance, and operational rigor
Pilot emerging AI capabilities and translate successful use cases into responsible, repeatable team practices

Qualification

Hands-on experience using AIExcellent communicationComfort navigating ambiguityHigh discretion

Required

3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including significant G&A or corporate functions hiring
Success recruiting across areas such as Finance, Legal, or other functions with unique complexity to each search
Experience independently leading complex, senior-level searches from intake through offer acceptance
Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and influence hiring decisions using data and market expertise
Hands-on experience using AI, automation, and recruiting technology to improve quality, speed, and productivity
Ability to identify practical AI use cases and turn them into scalable recruiting workflows
Strong analytical instincts and experience translating talent data into actionable recommendations
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and consultative partnership skills
Understanding of responsible AI practices, including privacy, confidentiality, bias mitigation, and human oversight
Comfort navigating ambiguity, changing priorities, and rapid organizational growth
High discretion, sound judgment, and a team-oriented approach to mentoring and knowledge sharing
Full-time regular employee offer package: