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.
$75,000 base + performance incentives (OTE $130,000-$150,000)
Overview:
Our client is a growing, relationship-driven organization looking to add 1-2 high-energy recruiters to their San Jose office. This is not a passive, sit-behind-the-desk recruiting role. They need true "hunters" who are equally strong at building meaningful relationships in the community and delivering consistent hiring results. This person will act as a concierge to both candidates and internal stakeholders, owning the full recruiting lifecycle while becoming a visible and trusted presence in the local market.
Key Responsibilities:
Own full-cycle recruiting with a focus on sourcing, engaging, and closing high-quality candidates Consistently hit a target of ~15 hires per year Build and maintain strong community partnerships (local organizations, universities, networking groups, etc.) Serve as a relationship manager and "face of the office" for candidates Proactively source talent through networking, referrals, and outbound outreach Create and execute strategies to build long-term candidate pipelines Deliver a high-touch, concierge-level candidate experience from first interaction through onboarding Maintain strong follow-up cadence and communication with all candidates and stakeholders Partner closely with internal leadership on hiring needs, market feedback, and process improvements
Qualifications:
2-5+ years of recruiting, sales, or relationship-driven experience Proven ability to "hunt" and generate candidates through outreach and networking Highly outgoing, personable, and confident in building new relationships Strong follow-up and organizational skills; does not let things fall through the cracks Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-office environment Self-starter with a high level of accountability and drive Experience in community engagement, partnerships, or event-based networking is a plus
What Success Looks Like:
Builds a strong, consistent pipeline of candidates through proactive outreach Becomes a known and trusted presence in the local community Delivers ~15 successful hires annually Creates an exceptional, high-touch experience for candidates and internal teams Brings energy, urgency, and follow-through to everything they do
