Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Position : Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Status : Full-Time Employee

Location : Boulder, CO (hybrid in office 3-4 days a week)

Department : Human Resources

Experience : Bachelors and 1-2 years relevant HR full-time experience (post college); Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Position Summary

Watchmaker is inviting applications for the full-time position of Talent Acquisition Coordinator based in Boulder, Colorado.

This position reports to our Business Partner, People & Culture. We are looking for a highly organized and analytical individual to join our People and Culture (Human Resources) team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that recruitment is competitive, compliant, and aligned with our organizational goals. With a focus on supporting full-cycle recruitment operations and enhancing the candidate experience, perform key coordination activities that streamline hiring processes, strengthen communication, and ensure our recruitment practices remain competitive, compliant, and data-driven, and help optimize our overall growth strategy. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the overall employee experience by ensuring our compensation and benefits offerings are both fair and impactful.

This is an onsite / in-office position with flexibility to work from home one day a week.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented self-starter, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contributes directly to our company culture and success. The position provides an opportunity to gain valuable global experience across functions including commercial, international, research, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews, scheduling candidate assessments, and maintaining consistent communication with applicants throughout the hiring process.
• Manage job postings across internal and external platforms to ensure accuracy, visibility, and alignment with hiring strategy.
• Maintain the Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ensuring timely updates, accurate data entry, and strong reporting hygiene.
• Partner closely with the Business Partner, People & Culture, as well as hiring managers, to support role kickoff meetings, clarify requirements, and ensure a smooth and efficient hiring workflow.
• Serve as a key point of contact for candidates, ensuring a positive, professional, and engaging candidate experience.
• Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, candidate pipeline progress, hiring stages, etc.) and support People & Culture leadership with routine reporting and analysis.
• Support employer branding initiatives such as career site updates, recruitment events, job fairs, and external partnerships.
• Assist with global hiring needs by coordinating across time zones, ensuring documentation is aligned with company standards, and supporting international recruitment processes as needed.
• Collaborate on People & Culture projects related to process improvements, documentation, compliance, and employee experience initiatives

Please note : The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and other similar duties may be required from time to time.

Skills and Requirements

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of relevant HR or recruitment coordination experience (post college). Experience in biotech and a start-up environment are highly desirable.

The following skills and experience are requirements for the position :

Education and Experience

Compensation

The base compensation for the Talent Acquisition Coordinator role starts at $60,000 - $72,000 + bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on skills and experience. Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental with a buy-up option, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life / AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.

Application Requirements

To apply for the position, please submit the following in a PDF format on watchmakergenomics.com :

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Local candidates preferred.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled; however, early submission is encouraged as review will begin immediately.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We are not working with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be deemed the property of Watchmaker Genomics.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. 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 status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law.

All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.