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Robert Half
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
We are looking for a Recruiter to support hiring and onboarding efforts for a Contract position based in California. This role will manage recruitment activities from opening requisitions through candidate selection while helping create a positive and organized experience for applicants and team members joining the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing ability, sound judgment, and experience using applicant tracking and HR systems to keep hiring operations running efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end hiring activities for a range of departments, from intake discussions to offer-stage coordination.
- Develop and refine position summaries and use targeted outreach methods to attract talent with relevant experience.
- Identify and evaluate candidates through applicant tracking systems, direct sourcing, networking, and market research.
- Arrange and conduct interviews while keeping candidates and hiring teams informed throughout the process.
- Partner with HR to complete employment verifications, reference checks, and background screening steps.
- Maintain accurate and current job requisitions in ADP Workforce Now and use recruiting tools to strengthen candidate pipelines.
- Expand talent channels through community engagement, career events, and relationship-building efforts.
- Prepare recurring recruiting updates for leadership and track hiring activity through weekly reporting.
- Coordinate onboarding orientation, including I-9 review, onboarding materials, handbook preparation, and badge distribution.
- Organize required training sessions and leadership meetings, including compliance and safety-related programs as needed.