Senior Recruiter – In-house/Tech Creative

4 Months ago • 4-6 Years • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

Onward Search seeks a Senior Recruiter for a Los Angeles-based mobile game studio. This hybrid role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, optimizing processes, tracking KPIs (time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates), enhancing recruitment outcomes, and strengthening the studio's employer brand. Responsibilities include collaborating with hiring managers, optimizing recruitment tools, developing talent acquisition strategies, supporting office operations, providing regular updates, and refining recruitment processes. The ideal candidate possesses 4-6 years of experience in talent acquisition within gaming, tech, or entertainment, full-cycle recruitment expertise, and technical recruitment skills.
Must have:
  • Full-cycle recruitment expertise
  • Technical recruitment skills
  • Strong communication & relationship building
  • Problem-solving & process improvement
  • Collaboration & stakeholder partnership
Good to have:
  • Experience with ATS
  • Employer branding experience
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Office operations support
Perks:
  • 401k with match
  • 50% funded medical, dental, vision, pet, life, and long-term disability insurance
  • Flex time off

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are seeking a talented Senior Recruiter for a growing Mobile Game Studio based in Los Angeles. This exciting hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on talent acquisition and help scale a dynamic mobile company in the gaming sector.

As a Senior Recruiter, you will be integral to driving the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, focusing on optimizing processes, improving performance metrics, and creating a seamless candidate experience. You’ll collaborate closely with hiring managers, contribute to office operations, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of talent acquisition at a leading mobile game studio. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with hours from 9 AM to 6 PM PST.

Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA) – 1-2 days onsite per week, candidates within a 4-hour driving radius of Santa Monica are encouraged to apply as well.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the entire recruitment process, ensuring process optimization, system automation, and an exceptional candidate experience.
  • Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Track recruitment KPIs (e.g., time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, quality of hire) and use insights to enhance recruitment outcomes.
  • Employer Branding & Industry Positioning: Strengthen the studio’s brand as a top employer in the gaming industry by showcasing products and values during candidate outreach, networking, and strategic partnerships.
  • Candidate Experience & Communication: Ensure a positive, seamless candidate journey from initial contact to onboarding, maintaining timely and value-driven communication at every stage.
  • Hiring Manager Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide training on interview best practices.
  • Technology Optimization: Lead the charge in optimizing recruitment tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ensuring efficient sourcing and interview processes.
  • Talent Pipeline Strategy: Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy to attract top candidates, ensuring a strong pipeline for current and future staffing needs.
  • Collaboration Across Functions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the company’s evolving recruitment needs.
  • Office Operations Support: Support office management activities, such as budgeting, vendor coordination, supply stocking, kitchen management, and building liaison duties.
  • Reporting & Improvement: Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and identify areas for growth and strategy improvement.
  • Adaptability & Process Refinement: Continuously refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness over time.

Requirements:

  • Degree & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Experience & Background: 4-6 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, particularly in gaming, tech, or entertainment sectors.
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise: Experience managing the full recruitment process, including employer branding, talent analytics, and reporting.
  • Technical Recruitment Skills: Proficiency in sourcing specialized technical talent for roles like engineering, product management, data, and UI/UX.
  • Communication & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, build relationships, and collaborate across teams.
  • Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Analytical thinker with a focus on improving recruitment processes and outcomes.
  • Industry Knowledge & Market Practices: Familiarity with modern recruitment strategies, including data-driven decision-making and sourcing tools.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership: Proven success working with hiring managers and team members to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
  • Adaptability & Agility: Ability to tackle complex challenges and adapt to the needs of a growing business environment.
  • Office Operations & Support: Initiative to contribute to office operations and ensure a smooth-running workplace environment.

Benefits:

  • 401k with match
  • 50% funded medical, dental, vision, pet, life, and long-term disability insurance
  • Flex time off

To learn more about this Senior Recruiter opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career!

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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