Senior Recruiter (temporary)
Absurd Ventures
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter for a 6-month engagement. This temporary, full-time, on-site role in Santa Monica involves managing end-to-end recruiting across various disciplines, partnering with hiring managers, and ensuring a high-quality, efficient hiring experience. Responsibilities include sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding support.
Must Have
- Own full-cycle recruiting for various roles (game development, creative, production, corporate).
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and priorities.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
- Screen resumes, conduct recruiter interviews, and coordinate interview loops.
- Manage candidate communication for a positive experience.
- Facilitate offer preparation, compensation alignment, and delivery.
- Coordinate and support onboarding for new employees.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
- Support a seamless handoff at the end of the engagement.
- Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter.
- Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong sourcing, screening, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work on-site in the office every day.
- Commitment to a temporary, full-time role for approximately 6 months.
Good to Have
- Experience recruiting for game development or creative production roles.
- Familiarity with startup or early-stage company hiring environments.
- Background in HR, People Operations, or employee experience.
- Experience using Greenhouse.
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter to join our team for a 6-month engagement. This role will manage end-to-end recruiting across a variety of disciplines, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver a high-quality, efficient hiring experience. This is a temporary, full-time position and requires on-site presence in the office every workday.
Core Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for a range of roles across game development, creative, production, and corporate functions
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and team needs
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including direct outreach, networking, and pipeline building
- Screen resumes, conduct recruiter interviews, and coordinate interview loops with candidates and internal teams
- Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive and professional experience
- Facilitate offer preparation, compensation alignment, and offer delivery in partnership with leadership
- Coordinate and support onboarding for new employees, including first-day readiness, documentation, and cross-functional handoffs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations
- Support a seamless handoff at the end of the engagement, including documentation of open roles and active pipelines
Core Qualifications
- Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter, ideally within game development, media, or entertainment environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced startup setting
- Strong sourcing, screening, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work on-site in the office every day
- Availability to commit to a temporary, full-time role for approximately 6 months
Plus If...
- Experience recruiting for game development or creative production roles
- Familiarity with startup or early-stage company hiring environments
- Background in HR, People Operations, or employee experience, including onboarding or employee support
- Experience using Greenhouse
Description
- This is a temporary, 6-month engagement.
- Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
- Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.
The pay range for this position is $50-$60 per hour. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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