Contract Technical Recruiter (Technical Recruiter)

September 2, 2026
US
  • Headway is hiring Contract Technical Recruiters to help build the engineering teams that will power our next stage of growth
  • You’ll partner closely with the larger Headway Engineering Recruiting team to run high-impact searches alongside Engineering leaders, focusing on selling, pitching, and closing high quality candidates who will make immediate impact on our mission
  • As a member of the recruiting team, you’ll operate as a talent partner and collaborator with hiring managers and the larger TA team, driving predictable hiring outcomes in a high-growth environment with a high talent bar
  • Your work will directly shape Headway’s ability to deliver for providers and patients nationwide
  • Support full-cycle searches across the engineering org, spanning both aggressive sourcing at top of funnel and strategic close motions in late stages
  • Partner closely with Senior Recruiters on the Eng Recruiting team as well as coordinators, interviewers, and hiring managers
  • Act as a strategic and adaptable partner to hiring managers, quickly refining the approach and/or process as needed to accelerate progress
  • Build Olympic-level pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies
  • Ensure every candidate follows a consistent, structured, inclusive process that raises teh hiring bar and improves consistency across teams
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through every step of the process- Can break down complex searches into clear plans, diagnosing challenges and proposing solutions proactively
  • Think creatively about sourcing and outreach to find and engage top technical talent
  • Communicate clearly and with presence, whether aligning with hiring managers or guiding candidates through the process
  • Have a proven ability to learn new domains quickly and efficiently and can immediately begin delivering value when provided with a new focus
  • Bring 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth, tech-enabled environments (in-house, agency, or relevant experience even if you didn’t carry the TA title)
  • Care about operational excellence with a focus on constantly improving your workflow and reducing friction for candidates and stakeholders
  • Manage multiple workstreams with structure, balancing high volume with attention to detail and predictable execution
  • Operate as a strategic and positive partner to your stakeholders, maintaining progress and acting as a true collaborator even in moments of ambiguity- Deadline: Aug 7th 2026