Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers across the company to understand business needs, and advise on hiring strategy, role scoping, timelines, and market realities rather than simply taking requisitions.
• Own a mix of full-lifecycle searches for technical and corporate roles of varying complexity and seniority, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach, tailoring the approach to each talent market.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews, assessing skills, experience, and alignment with company values.
• Run intake and debrief sessions with hiring managers to define success criteria, calibrate on candidates, and keep searches moving.
• Manage candidate pipelines actively, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring a high-touch, professional experience for every candidate.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with hiring managers, interviewers, and the People team, including regular, data-informed updates on pipeline health, risks, and market conditions.
• Negotiate offers and coordinate pre-employment processes through close.

Job requirements

• Proven success running full-cycle searches across a broad mix of roles, technical and non-technical, in a fast-paced environment.
• Consultative mindset and strong business acumen; able to push back constructively, shape hiring plans, and connect each search to company goals.
• Clear, proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being chased.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with leadership and cross-functional hiring managers.
• Hands-on sourcing skills and the ability to build your own talent pipeline for niche or competitive roles.
• Versatile and adaptable; comfortable managing several searches of differing complexity at the same time.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby).
• Embodies the company values of Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC).