Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract)

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter (6-month minimum) to support hiring across the company, spanning both technical and corporate roles. This person will own varied, complex searches from intake through offer acceptance and act as a consultative partner to hiring managers. The ideal candidate is an experienced full-cycle recruiter with a track record in a high-growth environment, a clear and proactive communicator, and a sharp business sense, who can manage multiple searches of differing scope and seniority at once.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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.
• Maintain accurate data and compliance in our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).

SKILLS AND 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).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting a mix of technical and non technical teams within a product focused company.
• Experience supporting multiple functions and role types at once in a high-growth or startup environment.
• Proven track record of closing complex, senior-level individual contributor and leadership roles across varied business and technical teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate