Talent Acquisition Associate

Upwind Security

. Own the full recruiting cycle for a portfolio of roles, including intake, sourcing, screening, interview management, and closing .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full recruiting cycle, including sourcing, screening, and candidate experience, while leveraging technology and AI-assisted tools to enhance recruitment processes. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing multiple open roles effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full Recruiting Cycle ManagementAI-Assisted Sourcing ToolsCandidate Experience DeliveryATS ManagementCommunication and Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

RecruitingSourcingScreeningInterview ManagementProcess Management

Soft Skills

OrganizationAttention to DetailCuriosityTrust BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterATSAI-Assisted Tools

Industry Keywords

TechCybersecurityPeople-Facing Role

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full recruiting cycle for a portfolio of roles, including intake, sourcing, screening, interview management, and closing
Build proactive searches on LinkedIn and other platforms
Use AI-assisted sourcing tools and conduct direct outreach
Maintain warm candidate pipelines
Run hiring for early-career and less complex roles from sourcing through offers
Partner with hiring managers to understand needs, provide updates, and share market feedback
Deliver a clear, warm, and well-managed candidate experience
Own recruiting coordination, including scheduling, ATS hygiene, candidate communication, and process management
Track pipelines and report on progress
Contribute to process improvements, intake sessions, and calibration conversations
Gradually take on more complex roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree with strong academic results (or equivalent achievements)
Real hunger to build a career in recruiting
Curiosity and sharpness; ability to ask good questions, challenge assumptions, and learn from every conversation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust quickly with candidates and managers
Organization and attention to detail
Ability to juggle many open processes without dropping any
Comfort with technology and genuine interest in AI-assisted tools
Experience in recruiting, HR, sales, or a people-facing role involving follow-through, including student jobs or volunteering (nice-to-have)
Interest in the tech and cybersecurity world (nice-to-have)
Experience with an ATS or sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on mentorship from experienced tech recruiting leaders
A real career path from supporting roles and coordination to owning a full-cycle desk
Front-row seat to a company in hypergrowth, with visible impact from day one