Senior Recruiter

Who We Are

X-LAB is the in-house performance bicycle line by XDS, which has quietly become the world’s largest and most vertically integrated bicycle manufacturer and the largest maker of carbon fiber frames, supplying many of the top brands in cycling and mobility.

Today, XDS is quiet no more.

XDS launched X-LAB in April 2026 as the global consumer brand to take the industry by storm. Three decades of experience building exceptional bicycles have culminated into a unique line of road, gravel, electric, city, hybrid, and soon mountain bikes that riders and shops can’t stop talking about.

X-LAB is the new inflection point for the category.

We launched in April 2026 with a full lineup across road, gravel, city, fitness, e-bike, and soon mountain categories, with validation from the highest and most demanding levels of the sport through the XDS Astana Team and a rapidly growing network of dealers.

Our ambition is not simply to sell more bikes. It is to make great bikes more integrated, more accessible, and better supported through the independent shops and communities that grow cycling and bring in new riders.

That is what makes this moment exciting.

Joining X-LAB means shaping a company with unmatched production scale, real engineering R&D depth, and the confidence to earn trust… one rider, one dealer, one product, and one market at a time.

Are you ready to ride ahead of the pack?

Learn more at https://xlabbikes.com

See an insider’s look of our factory: Youtube Video

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XDS is seeking a Senior Recruiter to join our People Operations team as we rapidly scale in the US market and beyond. You'll be responsible for owning full-lifecycle recruiting for some of our toughest roles, partnering directly with senior leaders to deeply understand their talent needs, build great pipelines, and drive process improvements that help X-LAB continue its meteoric growth. This is a high-impact, low-ego opportunity to shape the future of cycling and gain a deeper understanding of early-stage People Operations.

This role is based in Santa Monica, and is 5 days a week onsite.

What You’ll Do

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the entire hiring lifecycle from initial intake and job description creation to sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing candidates.

• Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and sourcing tools to build robust talent pipelines for current and future roles.

• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers and department leaders to understand team needs, define role requirements, and advise on market hiring trends.

• Candidate Experience: Deliver a seamless, high-touch, and positive candidate experience throughout the interview process, ensuring clear communication and prompt feedback.

• Employer Branding: Represent X-LAB at career fairs, industry events, and networking sessions to attract top-tier talent and promote the company culture.

• Metrics & Reporting: Analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire, conversion rates) to evaluate hiring efficiency and present data-driven updates to leadership.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced or rapidly scaling environment

• Experience recruiting across a broad range of disciplines including creative, software and hardware engineering, marketing, sales, and manufacturing

• Proven track record of proactively sourcing and screening passive candidates using advanced sourcing tools

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and cross-functional teams

• High ownership of an exceptional and efficient candidate experience

You’re a Spectacular Fit With:

• Fluency in Mandarin to seamlessly interface with China HQ

• Strong technical aptitude and proven abilities with AI and automation

Success Metrics (Year 1)

• Add 40-50 people globally across teams

• Optimized kickoff, interview, and post processes

• Improved hiring efficiency and reduced time to fill

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Our Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Demo bike fleet and comprehensive travel allowances

• Generous time off policy

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Work Environment

This role requires regular office presence for team collaboration and product training, combined with periodic field travel. Remote work is not available for this position due to the hands-on nature of the role and need for close coordination with leadership.

Equal Opportunity

XDS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.