Recruiting Lead - Mudflap｜Meet.jobs

Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market-leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense), while providing our fuel stop partners with access to new, hard-to-reach customers. We’re a fast-growing marketplace business looking for a new customer-obsessed teammate to join us on this exciting journey.

As the Recruiting Lead, you will drive our talent acquisition efforts by directly managing high-priority searches and shaping the recruitment strategy for our team as it grows. You’ll be a key contributor to our recruiting efforts and a leader responsible for building and running an efficient, scalable hiring process. This role is ideal for a dynamic recruiter who enjoys both doing and leading, with a strong focus on aligning our hiring practices with Mudflap’s growth goals.

This position requires working onsite at our Palo Alto, CA headquarters twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and when critical needs occur.

Expectations (In this role, you will):

• Directly Manage Key Hires: Take ownership of the recruiting process for critical roles, focusing on high-impact positions that support our growth
• Lead and Develop a Growing Team: Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to additional recruiters as they join, fostering a collaborative and high-performance recruiting environment
• Collaborate with Leadership: Partner with executives and hiring managers to align recruiting efforts with business priorities, ensuring we’re well-prepared for future staffing needs
• Champion Employer Branding and the Employee Value Proposition: Work to position our company as an employer of choice by showcasing our unique culture and values. Partner with marketing and other stakeholders to craft and promote messaging that conveys our employee value proposition, leveraging social media, careers pages, and candidate communications to attract and engage top talent
• Leverage Data for Continuous Improvement: Track recruitment metrics and analyze data to identify areas for improvement, sharing insights with the team and leadership to optimize processes
• Enhance and Automate Existing Hiring Processes: Build on established recruiting workflows by introducing optimizations and automation where appropriate, ensuring an efficient and consistent experience for candidates and hiring managers

Experience (What we look for):

• Proven Recruiting Expertise: Extensive experience in managing senior and specialized hiring, ideally including Director-level or higher roles, with expertise in recruiting for both technical roles (e.g., engineering, product) and non-technical roles.
• Leadership and Mentorship Skills: Ability to lead by example, guiding and supporting a team while staying actively involved in recruiting efforts.
• Process-Oriented and Strategic Mindset: Skilled at creating efficient, scalable recruiting processes that adapt to changing needs.
• Proven Employer Branding Experience: Background in building and enhancing an employer brand, ideally in collaboration with marketing and leadership teams, using channels such as social media, careers sites, and candidate communications to convey the company culture and attract talent
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment: Strong capability to thrive in a dynamic environment, with experience in high-growth or startup settings preferred
• Effective Communication: Ability to build strong relationships and influence across all levels, from candidates to senior leaders
• Mission-Driven: Passion for Mudflap’s mission and a commitment to building a team that reflects our values

Perks and Benefits (What we offer):

• A committed team on a mission to change a massive industry for the better
• A high bar for quality and commitment to self-improvement
• An open mind to new ideas and methodologies
• Competitive salary and benefit options
• Opportunities and support for major career growth

The salary range for this role is $133,000 - $181,000. This information reflects a base salary range for this position based on current market data, which may be subject to change as new market data becomes available. The candidate's skills, experience, and other relevant factors will determine the exact compensation. This position may also be eligible for additional incentives such as equity awards or short-term incentives. Our benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, WFH stipend, and PTO.

Company Overview (Who we are):

Mudflap is on a mission to transform the trucking and logistics industry by leveling the playing field for owner operators and small fleets. Backed by top-tier venture investors, including QED, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, NFX, and 500 Startups and included in the Forbes Fintech 50 list, Mudflap offers fleet fuel management solutions. Our core team hails from Disney, Uber, Procore, DoorDash, Google, Meta, Capital One, Affirm and Brex.

Here are the core values that we believe in and look for in new teammates:

• Be Customer Obsessed: We deeply understand customer needs and put our customers at the center of everything we do
• Make it Count: Act like an owner by focusing on the impact of your work
• Find a Way: Be a creative problem solver who pushes past roadblocks to win for our customers and our teammates
• Sweat the Details: We keep our standards high and achieve them by paying attention to every detail
• Be Curious: Use a growth mindset to question assumptions, take calculated risks and stretch the boundaries of what’s possible