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Robert Half
Temp Recruiter
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What they do
A Recruiter works for a company or organization to recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. May specialize in recruiting professionals in a particular industry, or specialize in recruiting at colleges.
$71,160 / year median in California
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Description Our team is seeking a Temporary Recruiter to support hiring efforts in a structured government/nonprofit environment. We are looking for someone who is organized, people-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities while following established recruiting processes. This is a great opportunity for a recruiting professional with at least 3 years of experience who enjoys working closely with hiring managers, supporting candidates throughout the hiring process, and handling a variety of openings. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing full-cycle recruiting for roles that may require more personalized sourcing and partnership rather than large-scale, high-volume hiring.
Responsibilities:
+ Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, coordinating feedback, and supporting onboarding + Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and assist with recruiting strategies for open positions + Support hiring for specialized and hard-to-fill roles that may require customized outreach and sourcing methods + Maintain job postings, candidate records, interview notes, and hiring documentation in accordance with company procedures + Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process + Coordinate onboarding activities and help facilitate a smooth transition for new hires + Provide general administrative support related to recruiting and HR processes + Assist with additional HR or personnel-related tasks as neededRequirements Qualifications:
+ 3+ years of recruiting experience + Experience managing full-cycle recruitment independently + Strong administrative, organizational, and follow-up skills + Ability to work within established procedures and maintain detailed, accurate documentation + Strong communication and relationship-building skills + Experience recruiting for specialized, niche, or hard-to-fill positions preferred + Background in nonprofit, government, or public sector recruiting is a plus + Additional HR support experience, such as onboarding, employee relations, compliance, or HR administration, is a plus + Comfortable supporting a smaller organization and working on a variety of position typesIdeal Background:
This role is best suited for someone who has worked in a setting where they were responsible for a broad range of recruiting duties, rather than only high-volume hiring. Candidates with experience in smaller organizations, nonprofit settings, government environments, or blended recruiting/HR support roles will be especially well aligned. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance