Hiring Partner (Contract | 6 Months | Remote)

SimSpace serves as an AI Proving Ground where organizations can confidently train, test, and outmaneuver adversaries in any environment. Trusted by allied governments, militaries, enterprises, and research institutions worldwide, SimSpace enables adaptive, AI-ready defenses that stay ahead of evolving threats. Founded in 2015 by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the platform unifies training, testing, and validation in a realistic, live-fire simulation—helping teams evaluate security investments, optimize performance, and compress cyber readiness cycles from months to days.

Why join SimSpace? We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere every day which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.

How Do We Work? We believe that people are at the center of everything we do. SimSpace fosters a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth. That belief shows up in action: in-house training, internal and external learning platforms, cyber conferences, industry events, and dedicated time for skill development. Our people are empowered to shape their careers - and it shows. Year over year, SimSpace consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in internal mobility, promotions, and total rewards growth.

Who Thrives Here? We are a team of innovators, protectors, and problem-solvers. We believe diversity of thought and experience fuels better solutions, and we’re committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Whether you’re remote or office-based, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across departments and time zones, united by the mission to create a safer digital world.

We invite you to apply today!

At SimSpace, we believe hiring is more than filling roles - it’s about building relationships, creating exceptional experiences, and helping teams grow thoughtfully. We’re looking for a Hiring Partner to join us on a full-time, temporary 6-month engagement supporting hiring, talent operations, and onboarding initiatives across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing recruiting execution with candidate experience, operational excellence, and collaborative partnership. You’ll help drive global hiring outcomes while supporting candidates and employees through important career moments.

What You’ll Do

As a Hiring Partner, you will:

• Support full lifecycle recruiting activities across a variety of business functions including R&D, Product, GTM, G&A, and Professional Services

• Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to support hiring strategy, process coordination, and candidate experience initiatives

• Source and engage active and passive candidates through a variety of channels including LinkedIn, talent platforms, referrals, networking, and outreach campaigns

• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs

• Create candidate outreach and employer brand content to strengthen engagement and visibility in the market

• Deliver a responsive, inclusive, and high-quality experience for candidates throughout the hiring process

• Support equitable and consistent hiring practices across the organization

• Maintain recruiting data, workflows, and documentation within recruiting systems and tools

• Assist with onboarding and orientation activities to help new hires successfully transition into SimSpace

• Collaborate cross-functionally within Hiring & Internal Mobility, Hiring Managers & interview teams, People Operations, and business leaders to ensure efficient hiring processes and strong communication

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means:

• Delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience across multiple concurrent searches

• Building organized and proactive talent pipelines that improve hiring responsiveness and efficiency

• Maintaining strong communication, follow-through, and operational consistency throughout the recruiting lifecycle

• Effectively managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

• Contributing ideas, process improvements, and collaborative support that strengthen the overall hiring function

• Helping new hires feel informed, welcomed, and set up for success during onboarding

Tools & Technology

You’ll work within a modern recruiting and collaboration environment including:

• Ashby

• Google Workspace

• Notion

• SeekOut

• LinkedIn Recruiter

• Slack

Who You Are

• You are relationship-oriented and genuinely enjoy helping people navigate career opportunities

• You are organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

• You communicate thoughtfully and professionally across written, virtual, and in-person interactions

• You are collaborative and team-focused, while still able to operate independently and drive work forward

• You are curious and adaptable, willing to learn new tools, processes, and approaches

• You bring sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity to candidate and stakeholder interactions

• You are comfortable working in evolving environments where priorities may shift quickly

What You Bring

• 3+ years of recruiting, talent operations, coordination, or related experience within a technology, startup, or fast-paced business environment

• Experience supporting recruiting processes across multiple business functions or teams

• Familiarity with sourcing tools, applicant tracking systems (bonus points for Ashby experience!), and recruiting workflows

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with hiring teams and cross-functional partners

• Experience supporting candidate experience, onboarding, or talent operations initiatives is preferred

If you’re someone who enjoys building connections, improving processes, and helping organizations grow through thoughtful hiring practices, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success:

• Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time, Exempt

• Duration: 6 Months

• Location: Remote

• Compensation: $35.00-$50.00/hour

• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans - coverage starts on day one!

• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.

• Continuous Learning: Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.

• Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.

• Extra Perks: Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. SimSpace encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@simspace.com.

SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.