HR Recruiter

100% ON-SITE - In San Mateo, CA

Full-cycle Recruiter and HR Operations Support

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join an exiting start up client in San Mateo, CA. This role is 100% on-site, and will be responsible to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, managing vendor relationships, and supporting various aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and orientation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment while ensuring smooth HR operations.

Responsibilities:

• Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts for diverse roles across technical and business teams, ensuring a streamlined hiring process.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop evaluation strategies, and ensure alignment on candidate expectations.

• Source, screen, and assess candidates, maintaining proactive communication throughout the hiring journey.

• Coordinate interview schedules, manage stakeholder communication, and facilitate post-interview decision-making processes.

• Build and manage relationships with external recruitment vendors and agencies, ensuring consistency in hiring practices.

• Monitor and maintain applicant tracking systems, providing updates on hiring metrics and pipeline activity.

• Organize onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition and positive first-day experience.

• Support HR initiatives such as compliance tracking, documentation management, and process improvements.

• Partner with educational institutions and community programs to enhance early-career and campus recruiting efforts.

• Serve as a resource for employees, addressing HR-related inquiries and fostering a supportive workplace environment.

• 4-7 years of experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes.

• At least 3 years of experience in HR operations, including employee lifecycle support.

• Proven ability to onboard new hires effectively and deliver engaging orientation sessions.

• Strong experience coordinating with third-party vendors to ensure recruitment goals are met.

• Previous exposure to startup or high-growth environments is highly preferred.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to represent the organization to senior-level candidates.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Lever, Greenhouse, BambooHR, or Workday is a plus.

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