Greenhouse ·
full-timeCandidate Experience Specialist, Contractor
Gitlab · Remote, United Kingdom
GitLab provides an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, serving millions of users and many Fortune 100 companies with tools that boost developer productivity, operational efficiency, and security. As a Candidate Experience Specialist on a contract basis, you will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers and recruiting leadership to move candidates through the hiring lifecycle. Daily tasks include coordinating interview schedules, keeping applicant tracking system records up to date, drafting and staging offer communications, and ensuring candidates receive timely, thoughtful messages at each stage. You will also monitor hiring pipelines, flag bottlenecks, and partner with People Operations to create a smooth handoff for new joiners. Acting as a brand ambassador, you will embody GitLab’s all‑remote, values‑driven culture in every interaction. The role suits candidates with prior experience supporting end‑to‑end recruiting processes, familiarity with an ATS such as Greenhouse, strong Google Workspace skills, clear written and verbal communication, and proven organization, time‑management and prioritization abilities. Individuals must be based in the EMEA region.
Education
- Batch: 2025
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: B.E
Key Skills
Notes
0-1 year experience eligible.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. This is a contract opportunity -- individuals must be based in EMEA An overview of this role As a Candidate Experience Specialist, you'll shape how candidates experience GitLab from first touch through offer and handoff to our People Operations team. You'll be a key partner to Recruiters, hiring managers, and recruiting leadership, helping them execute hiring plans, coordinate interviews, and maintain accurate, transparent processes in our applicant tracking system and GitLab repositories. You'll act as a brand ambassador who embodies our values in every interaction, ensuring candidates receive timely, thoughtful communication and a consistent, high quality experience across a high volume of roles. You’ll focus on building strong relationships with hiring teams, improving and standardizing coordination workflows, and supporting GitLab's goal of hiring a qualified, diverse, and motivated team in our all-remote, global environment. What You’ll Do Collaborate with Recruiters, hiring teams, and Recruiting leadership to understand and execute the hiring plan for each job requisition. Coordinate with Recruiters to maintain accurate, up-to-date hiring process information in the applicant tracking system and GitLab repositories. Manage candidate scheduling and act as the Recruiting Coordinator to organize interviews and keep hiring processes running smoothly. Ensure candidates receive timely, thoughtful, and engaging communication at each stage of the hiring process. Help manage candidate traffic for all roles, monitoring pipelines and flagging issues or bottlenecks to the recruiting team. Create and stage employment contracts for candidates receiving offers on behalf of hiring managers and Recruiters. Partner with People Operations to create a seamless handoff for new team members joining GitLab. Promote GitLab's values, culture, and all-remote approach in every interaction, acting as a brand ambassador for potential team members. What You’ll Bring Experience supporting end to end hiring processes in partnership with recruiters and hiring managers, ideally in a fast paced or high volume environment. Skill using an applicant tracking system to schedule, track, and move candidates through interview stages; Greenhouse experience is beneficial but not required. Proficiency with Google Workspace, scheduling tools, and a willingness to learn and use additional tools. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with candidates and internal stakeholders at all levels, including executives. Demonstrated strength in organization, time management, and prioritization, with a consistent focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. Ability to build collaborative relationships with team members across time zones and functions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Interest in learning about talent acquisition and contributing to an inclusive hiring process that attracts a qualified, diverse, and motivated team. Alignment with GitLab's values and comfort working in an all remote, asynchronous environment, including flexibility in your working hours to support candidates and hiring teams across multiple time zones, with openness to transferable experience from related coordination or operations roles. About the team The Candidate Experience team partners with Recruiters, hiring managers, and People Operations to run a smooth, consistent, and inclusive hiring process across GitLab's all-remote, global organization. You'll join a collaborative group that coordinates interview logistics, manages candidate flow in our applicant tracking system
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Candidate Experience Specialist, Contractor |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote, United Kingdom |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Candidate Experience Specialist, Contractor at Gitlab: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Candidate Experience Specialist, Contractor role at Gitlab?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree (B.E); graduating batches 2025; freshers are welcome.
- What skills does the Candidate Experience Specialist, Contractor role require?
- The listing highlights AI. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Gitlab has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Candidate Experience Specialist, Contractor position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as remote, with Remote, United Kingdom as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Gitlab has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Candidate Experience Specialist, Contractor role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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