The Recruiter will manage the full-cycle recruitment process, develop sourcing strategies, partner with leadership on hiring plans, and enhance recruitment technology. This role focuses on building a diverse team and improving candidate experience, while also handling employment branding and retention initiatives.
Mixlab, the fast-growing, technology-enabled veterinary compounding pharmacy is seeking an ambitious, process-oriented, and systems-savvy Recruiter to join our People Team and autonomously manage and scale the entire recruiting function. This is a high-impact, independent role for a strategic recruiter ready to take ownership of Mixlab’s talent acquisition strategy. You will be instrumental in building a high-quality, culture-add team for both our Pharmacy and Business Operations roles. You will have a unique opportunity to leverage and implement AI and automation to develop a best-in-class, sustainable, and scalable hiring function. You will play a key role in ensuring our hiring strategies directly support Mixlab’s rapid growth and exceptional workplace culture.
This is a full-time salaried, remote position. Proximity to one of our pharmacy locations is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- As our sole dedicated recruiter, you will own the full-cycle recruitment process and act as the primary talent acquisition strategist.
- Strategic & Full-Cycle Ownership: Drive the entire recruitment lifecycle independently, from intake meetings and strategic sourcing to offer negotiation and new hire onboarding.
- Pipeline Development & Sourcing Strategy: Proactively design and implement advanced, diverse sourcing strategies (including AI/tech tools, professional communities, and partnerships with specialized schools/programs) to build a robust, evergreen pipeline of qualified, culture-add candidates.
- Hiring & Headcount Planning: Serve as a key partner to Senior Leadership and Hiring Managers to develop, maintain, and execute against a data-driven annual headcount plan aligned with the company budget.
- Recruitment Technology & Process Enhancement: Identify, implement, and optimize the utilization of AI and recruitment technology (e.g., ATS, CRM, sourcing tools) to enhance efficiency, data integrity, and informed hiring decisions.
- Employment Branding: Partner closely with the Marketing team to define, develop, and consistently implement Mixlab's recruitment/employment brand across all external channels (job descriptions, 3rd party sites, social media).
- Talent Program Management: Formalize and manage Mixlab’s internship program, establishing it as a key pipeline for entry-level employee hiring.
- Data & Insights: Track, analyze, and report on core recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, source-of-hire, attrition, and diversity) to provide strategic insights and drive continuous improvement.
- Compensation & Market Research: Stay abreast of industry salary trends, conduct job description analysis, and provide data-backed recommendations on competitive salary leveling and job structure.
- Candidate Experience: Own and continuously refine the candidate experience, ensuring an equitable, engaging, and positive process for every applicant.
- Retention & People Initiatives: Partner with the People Team on broader HR/People projects focused on retention, diversity, inclusion, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
What You'll Bring
- We are looking for a highly capable and autonomous recruiter who is ready to build and scale.
- Experience: 4+ years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience, including a proven track record of successfully hiring across diverse roles (e.g., technical, operations, and specialized/healthcare).
- Independence & Ownership: Demonstrated ability to manage the entire talent acquisition function with minimal oversight, thriving in an autonomous, fast-paced environment.
- Strategic Sourcing: Expert proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques, market mapping, and developing talent pipelines for challenging or niche positions.
- System Savvy: Strong working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and an ability to leverage technology, automation, and data to drive better outcomes.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with hiring managers, senior leadership, and external partners.
- Communication & Influence: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate Mixlab's mission and value proposition effectively.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Preferred (A Plus):
- Prior experience in a start-up, high-growth environment, or in the pharmacy/veterinary/healthcare industry.
- Prior experience designing, developing, or managing an established internship or new grad program.
- Proximity to one of our pharmacies: New York-NY, Los Angeles-CA, Hollywood-FL, Weatherford-TX, or Milwaukee-WI.
What We Offer
- 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for our employees, effective on the first of the month following your start date
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time, with the ability to accrue more vacation time with increased tenure
- Competitive starting wages with the opportunity for rapid career growth, promotion, and wage increases
- Company Stock Options
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, dependent care, HSA and FSA
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability leave, parental leave, and life insurance
- 401k with $300/year match
- Referral bonus payouts of up to $1,000 for a successful referral
- Human and pet wellness benefits, including $650/year allowance for routine pet care through Wagmo
- Discounts on many items through Perkspot
- And more!
Mixlab is the first modern pet pharmacy that focuses on creating high-quality, custom medications and delightful experiences for pets, their parents and veterinarians. By putting service at the heart of everything we do, we're able to provide the best personalized care for our furry friends, as well as those who care for them. Mixlab is proud to be a PCAB-accredited compounding pet pharmacy. Check us out on Instagram or see our 5 star reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook!
We are committed to a workplace that thrives on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA). As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Mixlab is also committed to hiring practices that support access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation for your application or interview, please contact the Mixlab Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] or call 929-207-2659.
Pay ranges at Mixlab are based on competitive market data for our industry and company size. In addition to base pay, our total compensation package for full-time employees includes benefits and equity. We determine individual pay based on qualifications for the role, experience level, and skillset, and we expect offers made to candidates to fall throughout the range advertised.
Top Skills
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Automation Tools
CRM
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