Candidate Engagement Specialist

About Raydar
Raydar is a fast-moving, growing recruiting company building an AI-powered agency for the next generation of hiring. We work with exciting U.S. startups and larger companies, and we speak every day with talented people across technology, sales, operations, product, and other function
s.
This is a direct role on the Raydar team, not a position with one of our clients. You will help create a thoughtful, high-energy candidate experience while learning how a modern recruiting business opera
tes.
The role and why it m
atters
When someone we have sourced is interested in an opportunity, they book time with Raydar. You will be the person who welcomes them, guides the conversation using a clear script, learns what they are looking for, and makes sure their preferences are accurately captured for our recruiti
ng team.
You will be one of Raydar's main candidate communicators. The work is focused on recruiting calls and candidate communication today, with room to take on broader recruiting responsibility as
you grow.
Wh
at you'll do
• Speak with candidates who have booked time with Raydar after being contacted about a
n opportunity.
• Follow a structured call script while keeping the conversation warm, natural
, and engaging.
• Learn each candidate's goals, experience, preferences, timing, compensation expectations, and
ideal next role.
• Answer basic process questions clearly and make sure candidates know w
hat happens next.
• Capture accurate notes and keep candidate information organized for th
e recruiting team.
• Communicate promptly and professionally before and after calls when f
ollow-up is needed.
• Work closely with a fast-moving team that is using AI to make recruiting more efficien
t and more personal.
What we're looking for
• 0 to 5 years of professional experience. Prior recruiting experience is w
elcome but not required.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with the clarity and confidence to lead detailed conve
rsations with candidates.
• Strong listening skills and genuine curiosity about people, careers, and what motivat
es someone to make a move.
• A friendly, professional communication style and the ability to make peopl
e feel comfortable quickly.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and the discipline to fo
llow a process consistently.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where
the role can grow over time.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a
.m. to 5:00
p.m. Pacific Time.
Bonus points
• Experience in recruiting, customer service, sales development, scheduling, call centers, or
another communication-heavy role.
• Familiarity with startups,
recruiting technology, or AI tools.
• Experience speaking with
professionals in the United States.
Compe
nsation, growth, and interview process
• $7 t
o $10 USD per hour, based on experience.
• F
ull-time schedule, Monday through Friday.
• Optional overtime opp
ortunities when available and of interest.
• Meaningful room to grow into broader recruiting
and candidate-experience responsibilities.
• Two-step interview process: an AI interview foll
owed by a conversation with the Raydar team.

Work arrangement
Yes