Director of Recruiting

Director of Recruiting at Mozilla Corporation Team: People Locations: Remote UK, Remote Germany, Remote Canada, Remote US To learn the Hiring Ranges for this position, please select your location from the Apply Now dropdown menu. To learn more about our Hiring Range System, please click this Why Mozilla? Mozilla Corporation is the non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. We make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser. Now, with more than 225 million people around the world using our products each month, we’re shaping the next 25 years of technology and helping to reclaim an internet built for people, not companies. Our work focuses on diverse areas including AI, social media, security and more. And we’re doing this while never losing our focus on our core mission – to make the internet better for people. The Mozilla Corporation is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation. This means we aren’t beholden to any shareholders — only to our mission. Along with thousands of volunteer contributors and collaborators all over the world, Mozillians design, build and distribute open-source software that enables people to enjoy the internet on their terms. About this team and role: The Director of Recruiting will lead the development and execution of a high-performance recruiting function aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role combines operational focus with strategic, company-based philosophical grounding to ensure our hiring approach supports both immediate hiring needs and broader organizational priorities. Key Operational Areas of Focus Talent Team and Hiring Strategy: You will drive an effective and targeted sourcing strategy that maximizes reach and minimizes wasted resources. This includes operationalizing a response system for candidate outreach. A strong, targeted approach here is critical for optimizing our recruiting spend and creating an efficient candidate engagement process. Metrics and Reporting: Establish a foundational, accurate, and timely reporting system to track hiring progress across roles. Automation can be pursued as we scale, but reliability and immediacy are the starting points. Hiring Skills Development Across the Organization: Elevate hiring capability organization-wide, enhancing beyond current programs to grow competencies in talent assessment, inclusive interviewing, and candidate experience. This focus will foster a stronger culture of recruiting excellence and contribute to long-term talent strategy success. What you’ll do: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives and high-performance standards. Team Building and Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing recruiting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Metrics and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and make data-driven decisions. Scalability: Design and implement scalable recruiting processes and systems to meet the demands of the organization. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership, hiring managers, and business partners to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting plans. Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity and inclusion in all recruiting efforts Technology Utilization: Leverage advanced recruiting technologies and tools to optimize the talent acquisition process. What you’ll bring: 7-10 years of experience in recruiting, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performance recruiting teams with a focus on data driven decision making Strong strategic thinking and leadership abilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting technologies, Greenhouse preferred Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decisions. Strong project management and organizational skills. Deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices and industry trends. What you’ll get: Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute) Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday One-time home office stipend Annual professional development budget Quarterly well-being stipend Considerable paid parental leave Employee referral bonus program Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)