Contract Recruiter (6 Month)

Knighted; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Knighted is seeking a Contract Recruiter for a 6-month, in-person role at our Downtown LA office. You will play a key part in the Talent Acquisition team, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and supporting onboarding for entry-level positions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will collaborate with operations managers to optimize recruitment processes and ensure a positive candidate experience while growing a cohesive workforce.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; familiar with ATS tools such as Greenhouse.

Responsibilities

• Actively source candidates using traditional and creative methods.
• Conduct multiple interviews daily to assess hard and soft skills.
• Coordinate interview logistics and feedback with candidates and team members.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Communication skills

MS Office / Google Workspace

Tools

Greenhouse

Applicant Tracking System

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Knighted is a leader in gaming and entertainment, built on 30 years of experience and a people-first mindset. As the #1 player services provider, we’re growing fast and raising the bar in every market we enter.

Our mission is simple: we win together.

We believe success comes from a team of leaders at every level—people who take pride in their craft, support each other, and bring their best every day. Gaming is our foundation, but our culture is our edge.

About The Role

Knighted is looking for a Contract Recruiter to join our growing team. You’ll be a key contributor to the Talent Acquisition team, playing a crucial role in the strategic growth of the company by identifying and assessing candidate fit for entry-level positions within the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, you’ll work in close collaboration with senior recruitment staff and Operation Managers to enhance recruitment processes and support the organization’s vision of attracting top talent and building a cohesive workforce.

This is a full-time 6-month contract position working in-person at our Downtown LA office.

Responsibilities

• Actively and pro-actively source candidates using both traditional and creative methods
• Conduct multiple interviews daily, focused on assessing both hard skills and soft skills to find the best talent for Knighted
• Utilize and manage data and insights to optimize talent acquisition processes and effectiveness.
• Support the coordination and logistics of candidate interviews, scheduling, and feedback loops, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate with fellow teammates to ensure recruiting goals and objectives are regularly met
• Understand recruiting needs and strategize solutions to assist operations as needed
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation
• Partner with other members of the Talent Acquisition team to support special Recruiting projects and initiatives

Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of recruiting experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar tools
• Familiarity with Greenhouse or a similar Application Tracking System (ATS)
• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, ensuring clear and professional interaction with colleagues, customers, and managers.

Qualities & Preferences

• Thrives in a constantly evolving environment, showing flexibility in managing shifting priorities and challenges.
• Builds strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues, customers, and managers, fostering collaboration and engagement.
• Ability to quickly grasp the broader operational and organizational objectives of business needs.

Los Angeles pay range

$31 - $36 USD

Knighted Ventures and similar organizations are regulated by the California Gambling Control Commission, ensuring compliance with state gaming regulations.

Knighted provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Knighted will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Knighted is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

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