2.6. Technical Recruiter

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle

Who We Are Looking For

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our team and take ownership of recruiting top talent in engineering and leadership roles, specifically within the clean metallurgy and metals production sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical talent, with a focus on individuals who are passionate about innovation, sustainability, and the future of metals production.

The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for building strong relationships with potential candidates, understanding the technical needs of the company, and delivering a seamless recruitment experience. This role will be integral to Phoenix Tailings’ mission of building a world-class team of engineers and leaders who will help drive our clean metals production efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts for technical roles: Manage the full lifecycle of recruiting for technical positions in engineering, metallurgy, and leadership roles related to clean metals production.
• Source top talent: Proactively identify and engage with high-caliber engineers, technical experts, and leaders using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, and technical communities.
• Build strong talent pipelines: Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates, ensuring the company has access to the best talent as we grow.
• Conduct interviews and assessments: Screen, interview, and assess candidates’ technical abilities, experience, and cultural fit for Phoenix Tailings.
• Collaborate with hiring managers: Work closely with engineering leaders and executives to understand hiring needs, refine job descriptions, and create targeted recruitment strategies.
• Promote employer branding: Collaborate with the marketing team to promote Phoenix Tailings as a top employer in clean metallurgy and sustainable metals production through social media, job postings, and networking events.
• Track recruitment metrics: Monitor and report on recruitment activities, ensuring hiring goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience: Manage all touchpoints of the candidate journey, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience from initial contact to onboarding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Recruiter, with a strong background in recruiting for engineering and technical roles.
• Experience sourcing candidates for highly specialized roles in metallurgy, materials science, and clean technology is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Knowledge of recruiting tools and platforms, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for recruiting top talent and helping to build high-performing, diverse teams.
• A strong understanding of the clean energy or metals production industry is a plus.

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:  

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage  
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.  
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.  
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.  
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events and celebrations.  
• Learning: Learning & Development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.  
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!  
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.  

Phoenix Tailings is committed to empowering future leaders, and we strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of clean energy and metals production. 

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.    

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).