Recruiter (Milan) at eightsleep

About the role

Eight Sleep is on the hunt for a passionate and driven recruiter who will take ownership of the complete hiring process for critical positions throughout the organization. In this role, you will function as an internal talent hunter, dedicating your efforts to identifying, engaging, and securing exceptional candidates who will fuel the company's ambitious expansion plans. You will be instrumental in shaping the future workforce by bringing in individuals who meet rigorous performance standards and align with the company's high-performance culture. This position demands someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses the tenacity to pursue top-tier talent relentlessly. Your contributions will directly impact the company's ability to scale and maintain its competitive edge in the sleep technology industry.

Key facts

- Location: Milan
- Engagement: Full-time, On-site position
- Compensation: Competitive base salary combined with equity participation ---

What you’ll do

- Own and execute the complete recruitment cycle for a diverse global portfolio of open positions, leveraging both sophisticated automation tools and hands-on candidate evaluation techniques to dramatically reduce the time required to fill each role
- Develop and nurture robust talent pipelines filled with exceptional candidates through multiple sourcing channels, strategic university partnerships, and networking initiatives, ensuring qualified individuals are identified well before positions are formally announced
- Partner closely with hiring managers across various departments to thoroughly understand role specifications, address any obstacles that arise during the hiring process, and maintain an aggressive yet efficient interview cadence
- Apply rigorous assessment criteria when evaluating candidates to ensure every individual who receives an offer meets the company's demanding performance expectations and demonstrates strong cultural alignment
- Design, implement, and continuously monitor comprehensive metrics dashboards that provide senior leadership with real-time visibility into pipeline health, candidate flow velocity, and conversion rates at each stage of the funnel
- Continuously analyze and enhance recruiting workflows within the company's Ashby applicant tracking system to drive greater efficiency, improve consistency across hiring processes, and eliminate unnecessary bottlenecks




- Craft compelling outreach messages and employer branding content that resonates with passive candidates and effectively communicates the unique opportunity of joining a rapidly growing sleep technology innovator
- Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple time zones, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while respecting the busy schedules of hiring managers and interview panel members
- Conduct thorough reference checks and background verification processes to validate candidate qualifications and ensure hiring decisions are based on complete and accurate information
- Stay current on industry trends, competitive compensation benchmarks, and emerging recruitment technologies to continuously improve sourcing strategies and maintain a competitive advantage in talent acquisition
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external recruiting partners, staffing agencies, and talent communities to expand the company's reach into specialized candidate pools
- Contribute to employer branding initiatives by representing the company at career fairs, industry events, and online forums where potential candidates gather

Requirements

- Between two and five years of hands-on experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes, ideally gained within high-growth startup environments, direct-to-consumer brands, or technology-focused organizations
- Proven track record of successfully identifying, engaging, and ultimately hiring passive candidates who were not actively seeking new opportunities, including demonstrated expertise in executing LinkedIn outreach campaigns that achieve above-average response and conversion rates
- Versatility to recruit effectively across multiple functional areas including marketing, web development, mobile engineering, and other disciplines, with the flexibility to quickly learn the unique requirements and terminology of each domain
- Excellent judgment when assessing both technical capabilities and cultural fit, combined with strong stakeholder management skills that keep hiring managers informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the process
- Hands-on proficiency with contemporary applicant tracking systems, with direct experience using Ashby considered a significant advantage over other candidates




- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities with complete professional fluency in English required for daily interactions with global team members and candidates
- Self-motivated work style with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously, and deliver results with minimal supervision

Nice to have

- Previous experience recruiting specifically for hardware, software, or consumer electronics companies where understanding technical product development cycles adds value to candidate conversations
- Familiarity with recruiting across European markets and understanding of regional hiring practices, employment regulations, and candidate expectations
- Background in building recruitment processes from scratch or significantly scaling hiring operations during periods of rapid company growth
- Experience implementing or optimizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology stacks
- Multilingual capabilities beyond English, particularly Italian or other European languages
- Existing network of contacts within the technology, wellness, or consumer products industries

Skills & tools

- Ashby applicant tracking system for managing candidates and workflows
- LinkedIn Recruiter and LinkedIn outreach tools for sourcing and engagement
- Pipeline management and candidate relationship tracking
- Metrics reporting and data analysis for recruitment performance
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- Full-cycle recruitment methodology from sourcing through offer negotiation
- Interview coordination and scheduling across global time zones
- Employer branding and candidate experience optimization

Practical notes

- This position operates at high intensity within a demanding environment that requires unwavering commitment to building teams quickly while never compromising on candidate quality or hiring standards
- The comprehensive benefits package includes a company-provided Pod sleep system, competitive base salary, equity grants with periodic performance-based refreshments to reward continued contributions, flexible paid time off policies, paid parental leave for growing families, and regular company events that foster team connection
- Specific vantaggi offerings and availability may differ depending on your geographic location and applicable local regulations
- Candidates should be prepared to work on-site in Milan and embrace the collaborative, fast-moving culture that defines the organization

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📌 Recruiter (Milan) (Italia)
🏢 eightsleep
📍 Italia