Contract Recruiting Lead (Part-Time)

Podium Automation is an early-stage startup reimagining industrial control panel manufacturing through software-enabled design and automated fabrication. We’re building technology to create a new industrial supply chain and reduce lead times for critical electrical equipment from months to days. We have raised $5M+ to-date and are backed by a16z’s American Dynamism fund, SV Angel, and Banter Capital.

We are seeking a part-time Contract Recruiting Lead to partner with Podium's founders and leadership to build an industry-leading recruiting and HR function. This person will be responsible for attracting and securing top-tier talent across engineering, operations, and corporate functions, as well as setting up infrastructure to scale Podium's team from 10 to 100 FTEs. The role will start as a part-time contract position with opportunity to convert into a full-time employee.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting across engineering, operations, and corporate functions and several critical roles simultaneously

• Partner with founders and leadership to understand hiring needs and define talent strategies going from 0 to 1

• Source, engage, and close top talent using platforms like LinkedIn, Ashby, and your own creative strategies

• Drive structured interview processes, including kickoffs, debriefs, and continuous improvements

• Maintain a high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint of the interview process

• Provide market insights and data to inform decision-making and help hiring managers stay competitive

• Represent Podium Automation's values and mission in the external talent market

Who You Are

There are 4 values that all Podium employees are expected to demonstrate

• Customer Obsession: We sit on the same side of the table as our customers and build things to solve their biggest problems.

• High Integrity: We strive to be honest, transparent, and kind. We do the right thing even when it's not the easy or obvious path, and believe that how things get done is just as important as what gets done.

• Have Grit: We pick up the broom and have a bias for action. We enjoy doing things outside of our comfort zone, and we roll up our sleeves and take on those challenges head-on.

• Win and Lose as a Team: We work collaboratively and take primary fulfillment from the team’s success. While we certainly celebrate individual achievements, we ultimately win as a team.

Required for this role

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including working directly with Hiring Managers, driving strategic recruiting efforts based on business needs, profile calibration and sourcing and building candidate pipelines

• Experience acting in a consultative manner where your guidance has led to improved outcomes, and a positive candidate experience

• Clear and effective communication with candidates to understand motivation, drivers, and fit within the organization

• Experience managing various funnels of candidates and keeping track of their progress throughout the recruitment process

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and act with high agency

• Ability to work 20-25 hours / week on-site in Brooklyn, NY