Contract Recruiter: Full‑Cycle Healthcare Hiring

Hoag Health System; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Hoag Health System in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Contract Recruiter to lead full lifecycle recruiting across Hoag and its affiliates. You will identify, engage, and hire top talent while representing our brand with professionalism and service excellence.

This contract role reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager and HR leadership, offering the opportunity to influence hiring strategy, build diverse candidate slates, and maintain a proactive pipeline for rapid fill.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum of three years HR experience, preferably in an acute hospital environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state recruitment laws including ADA requirements.
• Contract role experience is a plus.
• PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle recruitment process from initial contact through onboarding.
• Build strong relationships with hiring leaders and partner to fill roles efficiently.
• Source, attract, and engage high‑caliber talent, including passive candidates.
• Promote Hoag’s brand across networks, community groups, and industry channels.
• Maintain a proactive pipeline to ensure rapid response and time‑to‑fill when openings arise.
• Collaborate with HR partners to support talent programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruitment

Sourcing passive candidates

Relationship building

Brand promotion

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Hoag Health System in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Contract Recruiter to lead full lifecycle recruiting across Hoag and its affiliates. You will identify, engage, and hire top talent while representing our brand with professionalism and service excellence.

This contract role reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager and HR leadership, offering the opportunity to influence hiring strategy, build diverse candidate slates, and maintain a proactive pipeline for rapid fill.