Recruiter II

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com.

Job Summary:

As a Recruiter II at OpenGov, you’ll help build the teams powering more effective and accountable government across the country. You’ll manage full-cycle recruiting for roles across our go-to-market organization — driving a fast, thoughtful process that reflects OpenGov’s values and high bar for talent.

You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, collaborate with senior recruiters, and operate with speed, rigor, and precision to identify, engage, and close top talent. This is an opportunity to grow your impact as a recruiter while contributing directly to OpenGov’s mission and culture of excellence.

Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Recruitment:

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned roles (primarily individual contributor and early-career positions).

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand role requirements and success profiles.

• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates, driving an efficient process from outreach to offer.

• Maintain accurate data and reporting in Ashby (ATS) to support visibility into pipelines and performance.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with hiring managers to align on expectations, process, and candidate experience.
Support Senior Recruiters and Recruiting Leadership on priority searches and hiring initiatives.

• Communicate progress and challenges clearly, escalating when alignment or decision velocity is needed.

Sourcing and Talent Pipelining:

• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby, and referrals.

• Build and maintain talent pools for frequently hired roles.

• Contribute to market mapping and competitive research to inform search strategy.

Candidate Experience:

• Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience that reflects OpenGov’s mission and values.

• Ensure timely follow-up, clear communication, and strong representation of OpenGov’s brand at every stage.

• Use sound judgment to assess candidate fit and alignment to OpenGov’s high-performance culture.

Operational Excellence:

• Uphold recruiting data integrity in all systems to enable reliable analytics and dashboards.

• Execute recruiting processes with discipline, speed, and compliance with applicable laws and company policy.

• Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and consistency across the team.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a high-growth SaaS or technology company.

• Experience using applicant tracking systems (preferably Ashby) and sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously with precision and urgency.

• Excellent phone and video presence and ability to qualify talent effectively.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Growth mindset with openness to feedback and a passion for continuous learning.

Compensation:

$75,000 - $93,500

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters.

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust.  Some people say this is boring.  We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.