Senior Data M/L Recruiter

About Faire

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we’re using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants. By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.

About this role

As a Senior Data Recruiter at Faire, you will play a critical role in scaling our fast-growing Data and Machine Learning teams. We are looking for someone who is deeply passionate about technical recruiting, thrives in partnership with hiring managers, and has proven experience attracting top-tier talent in machine learning, data science, and related fields. You will be responsible for building and executing recruiting strategies that fuel our ability to solve complex data challenges and advance Faire’s mission. With a focus on leadership, process excellence, and candidate experience, you will help Faire continue to attract world-class talent while shaping the future of our recruiting function. This is a high-impact role based in Toronto or Waterloo with opportunities to expand scope as the business grows.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for data and machine learning roles, from role design through candidate close, with a strong focus on senior+ level and niche technical hires.
• Partner with hiring managers and executives to define requirements, calibrate on market talent, and drive structured, data-informed recruiting processes.
• Design and execute creative sourcing strategies across multiple channels – including outbound campaigns, networks, events, and partnerships – to identify and engage top ML and data talent.
• Champion candidate experience, ensuring Faire’s process is transparent, efficient, and engaging from first touchpoint to offer acceptance.
• Own the offer process end-to-end, providing guidance on competitive compensation, negotiation, and closing strategies.
• Maintain high data integrity within our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) and provide actionable reporting and insights to leadership.
• Mentor and collaborate with other recruiters, sharing best practices and helping elevate the team’s approach to technical recruiting.
• Uphold and promote Faire’s values and DEI commitment, ensuring we build inclusive pipelines and equitable hiring processes.