About this role
Handshake is seeking a full-time Senior Recruiter based in Seattle, Washington to lead talent acquisition efforts for strategic business and operational roles. This on-site opportunity is well-suited for an experienced recruitment professional who wants to shape the workforce of a fast-growing AI data business.
Role Overview
In this position, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, helping to scale critical functions that drive the next phase of growth for Handshake AI. You will partner closely with executive stakeholders to understand organizational design needs, influence headcount planning, and design effective hiring strategies for business operations and corporate functions. This role is fully on-site and requires working five days a week from the Seattle office location.
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Salary and Benefits
About the Company
Handshake was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a path to a great career regardless of background or connections, currently powering millions of job seekers, employers, and educational institutions. In 2025, the organization launched Handshake AI, creating a rapidly scaling AI data business that works alongside frontier AI lab researchers to publish benchmarks and evaluations. The company has grown significantly while supporting complex human data infrastructure for AI advancement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Handshake careers page at joinhandshake.com/careers to submit an application for this position.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location of the Senior Recruiter job?
The role is located in Seattle, Washington and requires working five days in-office at the Seattle office location.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual salary for the Senior Recruiter position is between $150,000 and $175,000 USD.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have 5 or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, particularly in hiring for strategic business and operations functions.
What department does this position belong to?
This position is part of the General & Administrative department at Handshake.
What benefits are included for full-time employees?
Benefits include equity ownership, a 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, learning and wellness stipends, and flexible PTO.