Contract Recruiter (Field Operations)

Metropolis; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity options

Wellness benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Hybrid environment

Job summary

Metropolis is seeking a Contract Recruiter (Field Operations) to manage full-lifecycle talent acquisition for frontline, supervisory, and regional operations teams. You will partner with Field Operations Managers and People Operations to source, screen, and onboard essential talent for multi-site markets.

This role requires experience in high-volume, field, retail, hospitality, or multi-site hiring, and the ability to manage 15–25+ open requisitions while maintaining time-to-fill metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience in field/retail/hospitality multi-site hiring.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for field operations roles across multiple sites.
• Source, screen, and onboard talent for frontline, supervisory, and regional teams.
• Coordinate with field managers and People Operations to manage interview schedules and feedback.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

High-volume hiring

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

AI recruiting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

iCIMS

Greenhouse

Job description

• Metropolis is seeking a Contract Recruiter (Field Operations) to manage full-lifecycle talent acquisition for our frontline, supervisory, and regional operations teams


• Built for a recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume hiring environments, you will partner directly with Field Operations Managers and People Operations to source, screen, and onboard essential talent


• From entry-level field attendants and site leads to field maintenance specialists and facility managers, you will drive localized recruitment strategies across dynamic target markets to keep our physical locations operating smoothly


• Own the end-to-end recruitment process for high-volume and specialized field operations roles across multi-site geographic markets


• Deploy targeted sourcing strategies, leveraging local job boards, community workforce centers, technical trade schools, hiring fairs, and employee referral campaigns to build consistent candidate flow


• Review high volumes of applications, conduct phone screens, and evaluate candidate reliability, practical qualifications, and alignment with operational standards


• Coordinate with regional and on-site operations managers to calibrate requirements, manage interview schedules, and streamline candidate feedback loops


• Maintain an active talent pipeline in the Applicant Tracking System to rapidly fill operational turnover and support new facility launches


• Extend job offers, guide candidates through pre-employment background checks and compliance verifications, and coordinate with People Operations to ensure seamless Day 1 handoffs


• Monitor recruitment velocity metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pass-through rates, and source efficacy, using data to address regional hiring bottlenecks


• Serve as the first touchpoint for Metropolis in local communities, championing our technology, operational vision, and growth opportunities

Benefits

• We subsidize high-quality health insurance coverage for full-time and hourly employees


• Equity options - We offer ownership opportunities through stock options


• Wellness benefits - A wellness program designed to support a variety of needs


• Health insurance - We subsidise high-quality health insurance coverage for full-time and hourly employees


• 401(k) match - Plan for your future with a 4% company match


• Parental leave - Receive support prior to, during leave, and as you transition back to work


• Time off - Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, and a generous PTO package for our hourly employees


• Paid holidays - We observe major holidays with company-wide closures, and double hourly rates for those who work


• Hybrid environment - Magic happens face to face, but we support a flexible working model

Working knowledge of multi-state employment regulations, Fair Chance hiring practices, and standard pre-employment screening workflowsExpertise in geo-targeted sourcing methods (e.g., Indeed, Craigslist, local hiring events, community partnerships) alongside traditional recruiting channels3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on high-volume, field, retail, hospitality, light industrial, or multi-site operations hiringStrong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with both frontline talent and regional corporate leadershipDemonstrated track record of managing 15–25+ open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining low time-to-fill metricsHigh adaptability and problem-solving skills suited to a rapidly growing, operationally complex environmentExperience leveraging AI recruiting tools to optimize candidate sourcing and accelerate high-volume hiring workflowsProficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., iCIMS, Greenhouse) and recruitment databasesBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience