About The COOL Company
At the COOL company, we believe in creating a win-win environment where everyone benefits. We are committed to ensuring users, publishers, franchisees, and advertisers all have a better experience and achieve more than they ever thought possible through our innovation, advanced AI, groundbreaking advertising technology, and teams of inspired experts. Our every move, expansion, acquisition, and upgrade is done to provide that better experience for an ever-growing list of satisfied clients and users all over the world.Brands under the COOL company include ADventori, a data-driven, creative ad server capable of personalizing, automating, measuring, and optimizing digital ads and placements for advertisers; Balihoo, a complete advertising management platform for franchise and network businesses; COOL Media, a managed service solution for agencies and brands to reach and measure audiences; Insticator, a premier SSP and engagement platform for publishers; and OKO Digital, delivering website and app publishers everything they need to maximize their ad revenue.Collectively, the COOL company reaches over 350 million consumers monthly across their network of premium publishers and advertisers, including Disney, Hyundai, Air France, Kohler, Suzuki, Acer, Pearle Vision, Trek, Brita, Viking Cruises, MLB, Playmaker, Blitz, Evolve Media, and more. Under the former umbrella of Insticator, the COOL company is a proud 7x recipient of the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, a 2x recipient of Deloitte's Fast 500, recognized on Crain's New York Fast 50 list, recognized by Digiday's Digiday Media Awards as a company working to modernize digital media, and awarded as one of AdWeek's Top 10 Fastest Growing Solution Providers globally.Our Core ValuesAt the COOL company, we believe in being C.O.O.L.:Creative - we look to find solutions that others can’t and new ways of doing things that are smarter, faster, better and more efficient.Open-minded - we’re always evolving and keep an open mind as to new ways of doing things, new solutions and new processes that can help us.Optimistic - The glass is always half full :) as a growing tech startup we’re always faced with new challenges, we overcome them because we see them as opportunities.Leaders - We look for drivers, people who like to set the pace of the organization, who don’t simply go with the flow, you’re setting a fast impact pace and holding others to it. We look for speed, impact, and setting the industry benchmark.We creatively integrate new elements in innovative combinations, fueled by our optimism to drive success. Our open-mindedness allows us to embrace new ideas and approaches, empowering us to lead our industry through bold initiatives. That’s the attitude we bring to work with us every day, and it’s what we expect from everyone who works here.That’s just part of the values that drive us to greatness. We also believe in this trio of truths that inform every decision we make and everything we do:
- Sleeves Up: At the COOL company, we provide you with the autonomy and creativity needed to own your role. We encourage iteration where necessary so that you can drive massive impact.
- 100% Viewability: the COOL company is passionate about open feedback at all levels of the company. This allows us to fail fast, create in real-time, and build an open company culture.
- Be Defiantly Great: We're defiant, and that's in our blood. Challenging the status quo is a central part of who we are. We're capable of much more than what others deem impossible.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to join our growing team and drive our talent acquisition efforts across multiple business functions. This role will be instrumental in sourcing, attracting, and securing top-tier talent to support the COOL company's continued expansion and success. The ideal candidate will work independently while collaborating closely with hiring managers and leadership to build exceptional teams that align with our company culture and strategic objectives.As a Senior Recruiter, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination. You'll be responsible for developing innovative recruiting strategies, building strong candidate pipelines, and ensuring an outstanding candidate experience throughout the hiring process.Key Requirements
- Technical Recruiting Expertise - Proven experience recruiting for technical roles including software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and other technology positions
- Eastern Time Zone Alignment - Working hours must overlap with Eastern Standard Time business hours to ensure effective collaboration with our core team
- Cross-Cultural Communication - Demonstrated comfort and skill in speaking and working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, with sensitivity to different communication styles and cultural norms
- Self-Motivated Independence - Strong ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight while maintaining high standards and meeting ambitious recruiting targets
- Full-Cycle Recruiting - 5+ years of experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to offer acceptance
- Sourcing and Networking - Advanced skills in candidate sourcing through multiple channels including social media, professional networks, job boards, and referral programs
- Stakeholder Management - Excellent ability to partner with hiring managers, understand role requirements, and provide strategic recruiting guidance
- Candidate Experience Focus - Commitment to delivering exceptional candidate experiences and maintaining strong employer brand representation
- Data-Driven Approach - Experience using recruiting metrics and analytics to optimize processes and demonstrate impact
- Communication Excellence - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to represent the company professionally to candidates and partners
- Adaptability - Flexibility to adjust recruiting strategies based on market conditions, role requirements, and business priorities
- Personal Accountability - Strong sense of ownership and accountability for recruiting outcomes, with commitment to meeting deadlines, following through on commitments, and taking responsibility for results
- Material - Provide and maintain your own laptop computer that meets company technical specifications and high-speed internet connection for remote work requirements.
Cultural Competencies
- Must be able to work primarily between the hours of 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM ET
- Must have a player/coach mentality, willing to both execute and lead
- Ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently and set and meet deadlines
- Skilled at receiving and providing direct feedback
- Collaborative mindset and great teamwork skills
- Entrepreneurial & adaptable; great learning skills
- Curious, research-minded, data-informed
- Able to search for possible solutions and apply them
- Creative confidence
- Proactive communicator
- A sense of humor and a love of online culture
- Thrives in a start-up culture
