Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Contract

Tailscale

Talent Acquisition Coordinator coordinating interviews and candidate experiences at Tailscale, a secure networking software company. Improving recruiting operations, workflows, documentation, and automation.

Posted 9/3/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting coordination and Talent Acquisition, with a strong focus on managing complex scheduling, enhancing candidate experience, and utilizing AI-enabled tools for process improvement. Proven ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across diverse teams while maintaining attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruiting CoordinationComplex Scheduling ManagementStrong Communication SkillsProactive Problem-SolvingExperience with Greenhouse

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Hard Skills

Recruiting CoordinationProcess ImprovementData ManagementInterview LogisticsWorkflow Documentation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityOwnership and UrgencyRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

GreenhouseModernLoopGoogle WorkspaceSlackAI-Enabled Recruiting Tools

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionPeople OperationsHigh-Growth EnvironmentGlobally Distributed TeamsTechnical Interview Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate phone screens, assessments, panel interviews, and other interview stages across candidates, interviewers, and time zones
Manage complex scheduling and changing priorities
Ensure candidates and interview teams have needed information and support
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, process gaps, and potential delays
Deliver a thoughtful, consistent, high-touch candidate experience
Serve as a key candidate contact with clear, timely communication and support
Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners to keep candidates informed and engaged
Build relationships with Talent Acquisition Partners, Sourcers, hiring managers, interview teams, and cross-functional partners
Support interview logistics, process questions, pre-briefs, debriefs, and coordination needs
Maintain recruiting data, candidate records, interview plans, workflows, and documentation
Identify inefficiencies and recommend recruiting process improvements
Partner with Talent Acquisition Operations on reporting, documentation, tools, and automation
Support adoption of recruiting technology and AI-enabled tools
Support Talent Acquisition programs and projects
Maintain recruiting resources, templates, documentation, and team knowledge
Contribute to employer brand, referrals, recruiting events, and other talent initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in recruiting coordination, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, or a similarly fast-paced and highly organized environment
Ability to manage complex scheduling across multiple stakeholders, priorities, and time zones with exceptional attention to detail
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Proactive problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and ability to escalate when appropriate
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong sense of ownership and urgency, with adaptability as priorities and processes evolve
Experience with Greenhouse, ModernLoop, Google Workspace, and Slack
Curiosity about automation and AI-enabled recruiting tools
Nice to have: experience supporting recruiting in a high-growth or globally distributed technology company
Nice to have: experience coordinating complex technical, GTM, or executive interview processes
Nice to have: experience improving recruiting workflows or coordination processes
Nice to have: comfort using data, automation, or AI-enabled tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
Competitive total compensation package (note: this contract position is not eligible for the full-time, exempt benefits listed below)
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, including health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family
Remote-first work environment
Virtual and in-person social events
Corporate co-working program
Employer-funded retirement contributions; dollar-for-dollar matching up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of eligible compensation
Annual company retreat and team off-sites
Team travel and distributed collaboration
$1500 USD annually for professional development
Mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
Flexible paid time off program
Company-owned laptop (Mac or PC)
Monthly home internet reimbursement
$500 USD workstation customization allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents