Socket Fiber has grown from a small Columbia, MO startup to a trusted fiber internet provider, serving residential and business customers across 21+ counties. What started as a local solution to bring internet access to mid-Missouri has evolved into a fiber-to-the-home network reaching more than 90,000 homes with speeds up to 5 GIGs. With our corporate headquarters still in Columbia, MO, we provide customers with a value-driven, customer centric alternative to the incumbent service providers - because people deserve better. Socket is committed to equal opportunity and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, as required by the ADA.
Socket is seeking a highly skilled Senior Recruiter to take the lead in building our high-performing sales team. While your primary focus will be on identifying, attracting, and hiring top sales talent, you’ll also have the opportunity to lend your expertise to other departments. You’ll partner directly with leadership, playing a critical role in shaping our workforce and contributing to our continued growth.

What We offer:

• 401k matching
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Free Internet if available in your area

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates
• Manage the entire recruitment process
• Create an exceptional candidate experience
• Collaborate closely with sales managers to understand their hiring needs
• Develop job descriptions
• Provide market insight
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified sales candidates for current and future opportunities
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics
• Contribute to building and promoting Socket Fiber’s employer brand
• Stay up to date on industry trends

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Recruiter
• Proven track record of successfully hiring top performers
• Deep understanding of various sales methodologies and sales roles
• Expertise in using advanced sourcing tools
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) – experience with Paylocity a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• Must be able to travel (Up to 30% of the time)

Skills:

• Highly organized
• Attention to detail
• Being able to meet deadlines and strategize when changes occur
• Pro-active and very responsive to candidate/hiring manager needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and results driven

Why Join Socket Fiber?
Impactful Role: Be a key player in building the sales engine for a rapidly expanding company.
Growth Opportunity: Join a company with significant growth potential and opportunities for your own professional development.
Dynamic Culture: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
Make a Difference: Help connect communities with superior internet service.
Ready to grow your career and make a real impact? Apply now and join Socket Fiber’s team of dedicated professionals committed to exceptional service and innovation

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates
• Manage the entire recruitment process
• Create an exceptional candidate experience
• Collaborate closely with sales managers to understand their hiring needs
• Develop job descriptions
• Provide market insight
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified sales candidates for current and future opportunities
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics
• Contribute to building and promoting Socket Fiber’s employer brand
• Stay up to date on industry trend