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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Team Management Cross Functional Communication Talent Acquisition Game Texts Networking

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