Contract Coordinator (Newport Beach, CA, onsite)

Contract Coordinator (Newport Beach, CA, onsite) Requisition

ID 24262

Country United States of America Location type Hybrid State / Province California City Newport Beach Application Deadline 27 February 2026 About Us Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That's why the world's most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle: Organizational Strategy Assessment and Succession Talent Acquisition Leadership Development Rewards and Benefits Job description Korn Ferry is searching for a Contract Talent Acquisition/Recruiting Coordinator for a 6-month assignment onsite with our client in Newport Beach, CA. As a Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the recruiting team, candidates and clients throughout various aspects of the recruitment process. Strong skills with Excel, PowerPoint, and data tracking/reporting strongly desired. The hourly compensation range is $28.00-$35.00/hr.

Key Accountabilities:

Building and maintaining relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process by effectively providing responsive and proactive customer service via e-mail, live chat and telephone Identify candidates' needs, clarify information, research issues and provide solutions and/or alternatives Answer inbound candidate calls or respond to live chats from candidates Follow communication and technical "scripts" to effectively resolve candidate issues Documenting, tracking, and maintaining records and the status of engagements/ requisitions in the applicant tracking system Managing advertising response rates, making decisions on where advertising should be turned on and off based on the available candidate pipeline Managing, reviewing and sending HR and/or recruiting-related correspondence and documents to clients and candidates Performing various administrative duties that support the recruiting function Navigating multiple systems, programs and screens at the same time

Required Skills:

Ideally, candidates will have RPO, corporate, or agency experience scheduling interviews and onboarding job candidates Onsite a minimum of 4 days weekly in Newport Beach with ability to flex up to 5 days as needed 2+ years of project management, administrative experience or scheduling experience in a team-oriented professional services environment 2+ years of experience working with all Microsoft Office tools with particular proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2+ years of organizing & managing own work load with a focus on details and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment while effectively coping with change High School Diploma Estimated hourly rate 28.00 USD - 35.00 Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans. Korn Ferry Benefits The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service. Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours. Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position. Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Background Check Disclaimer The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications