The Boring Company is hiring: Recruiter, Music City Loop (Contract) in Nashville

Overview

The Boring Company is seeking a Contract Recruiter for Nashville to drive the recruitment of top talent for all roles supporting the Music City Loop project, a 10-mile tunnel connecting Nashville’s airport to downtown, and to prepare for hiring in other cities as we expand. You will partner with hiring managers to source, screen, interview, and onboard candidates, building a robust talent pipeline for current and future projects across engineering, operations, skilled trades (e.g., electricians, welders, mechanics), and administrative positions. This role requires autonomy, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment while representing The Boring Company with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Nashville hiring managers to understand headcount needs across the Music City Loop and future projects, refine job requisitions, create targeted job postings, and align on hiring strategies and interview feedback.
• Source diverse talent for roles including engineers, operations coordinators, electricians, welders, mechanics, and administrative staff, using innovative strategies like LinkedIn, industry networks, trade schools, and local vocational programs.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear recommendations.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including coordinating onsite interviews, candidate tours, offer negotiations, background checks, reference verification, and new hire paperwork.
• Identify recruitment challenges for Nashville operations and multi-city expansions, proposing actionable solutions to streamline processes and reduce time-to-hire by 25% or more.
• Train hiring managers and team members on best practices for recruiting and interviewing candidates across technical, trade, and administrative roles.
• Organize and execute recruitment events, such as job fairs, facility tours, or virtual webinars tailored to Nashville’s talent market, building on our July 2025 hiring event for 100+ roles.
• Ensure compliance with EEO/OFCCP regulations, supporting annual reporting requirements and diversity initiatives.
• Build relationships with local stakeholders, including the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, HBCUs (e.g., Tennessee State University), veteran programs, trade unions, and diverse talent networks to enhance candidate pipelines.
• Support hiring for emerging projects in other cities (e.g., Las Vegas, Chicago) as The Boring Company expands.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with a focus on engineering, operations, skilled trades, or high-volume roles in dynamic environments.
• Proven track record as an in-house or agency recruiter in fast-paced, growth-oriented settings.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience recruiting for infrastructure, construction, or transportation projects in startup or high-growth companies.
• Familiarity with OFCCP compliance and affirmative action planning.
• Expertise in non-traditional sourcing methods, such as targeted LinkedIn campaigns, local industry events, or partnerships with apprenticeship programs and chambers of commerce.
• Strong ability to distinguish top-tier talent (e.g., top 5% vs. top 50%) in technical, trade, and administrative fields.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with hiring managers, including Director and VP-level leaders.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and tools like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively in a team setting.
• Passion for innovative technologies and a hands-on approach in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the Nashville talent market and experience supporting multi-city expansions.

Reporting Location

Nashville, Tennessee (On-site 5 days/week)

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Truck Transportation

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.