Contract Recruiter (Contractor)

Amplify; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Amplify is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to join the People Team and own the full lifecycle from sourcing to offers. You will build thoughtful sourcing strategies, engage inclusive candidate pools, and partner with hiring managers to deliver a high-quality, diverse slate of candidates.

You will serve as a talent advisor, shaping search strategies for product, technology, and education-related roles, while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience at every touchpoint.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sourcing, networking, and candidate assessment across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment life cycle across multiple functions (sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers).
• Develop and execute thoughtful sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines.
• Serve as a strategic talent consultant to hiring managers and align search strategies.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience with timely, transparent communication.
• Maintain Ashby ATS accuracy and ensure compliance with Amplify’s hiring practices.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Candidate assessment

Stakeholder management

Education/EdTech knowledge

Communication

Project management

Talent advisory

Tools

Ashby ATS

Workday HRIS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Google Workspace

Job description

• Amplify is looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter to join our People Team and help us find the mission-driven talent that powers our work.
• In this role, you will own the full recruitment life cycle from building thoughtful sourcing strategies and engaging inclusive candidate pools to partnering closely with hiring managers and driving offers to close
• This is more than a sourcing role. You will serve as a true talent advisor to the business consulting with hiring teams, shaping search strategies, and ensuring every candidate who interacts with Amplify walks away with an exceptional experience.
• If you are a self-motivated recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and believes in the power of education, we want to hear from you
• This is a full-time contract position with an expected duration of 6 months, with the potential for extension
• Own the full recruitment life cycle across a variety of functions including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management while delivering a high-quality, diverse slate of candidates to hiring managers
• Develop and execute creative, thoughtful sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines for both exempt and non-exempt roles
• Act as a strategic talent consultant and advisor to hiring managers partnering to define role requirements, align on search strategy, and set clear expectations around timing and delivery
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the process through timely, transparent, and thoughtful communication
• Maintain deep subject matter expertise in the EdTech industry, including awareness of the competitive talent landscape and relevant recruitment resources
• Ensure 100% accuracy in tracking and managing the recruitment process in Ashby, maintaining full compliance with Amplify’s hiring practices and standards
• Sustain a high level of productivity and quality during peak hiring periods without compromising the candidate or hiring manager experience
• Support special projects and other People Team initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Full benefits: Our health insurance options include health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children—effective on your date of hire. We make a generous contribution to all employee HSA plans, which can be used to cover eligible health expenses. We offer unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, long- and short-term disability, and employer-sponsored employee life insurance. We offer paid parental leave, backup childcare and backup eldercare. On top of all that, we also provide our full-time employees with a robust voluntary benefits program that includes coverage options for everyone in the family, including pets.
• Opportunities for inspiration: Amplify believes in the importance of supporting charitable nonprofits in the communities where we live and work. We encourage employees to support organizations that promote the welfare of children and families in the areas of education, health, and social services. One way for employees to give back is through our Volunteer Time Off program, which allows employees to take 16 hours each year to contribute to an eligible charitable or nonprofit organization.
• Tuition reimbursement: Full-time employees who are enrolled in an accredited college or university course related to their areas of work are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement.

4+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience, ideally in an in-house environment Proven track record of managing multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong ability to source, network with, and assess candidates across multiple disciplines and levels Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and the Google Suite of products Hands-on experience with Ashby ATS and Workday HRIS Demonstrated ability to design and execute creative sourcing strategies across a variety of functions including Product, Finance, Technology, Sales, and Administrative roles with a special focus on Product and Technology Previous recruiting experience in the Education or EdTech industry Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels from entry-level candidates to senior leadership Strong client service orientation with a demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal oversight An innovative, solutions-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for process improvement.