Overview

Our client in the Irvine area is seeking a Contract Recruiter to support their Talent Acquisition team during a short-term project. This individual will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle and partnering closely with hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top talent across a variety of functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who can hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate, professional, and operational positions. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies. Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels. Conduct phone screens and interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit. Coordinate interview scheduling and maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process. Manage offer preparation, offer presentation, and onboarding coordination. Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Provide regular recruiting updates to hiring managers and leadership. Ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment regulations. Assist with recruiting-related projects and process improvement initiatives as needed. Qualifications: 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience. Experience recruiting for corporate, professional, or operational positions. Strong sourcing skills and experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter. Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affil