Contract Recruiter: Full-Cycle Talent Partner, Menlo Park

Career Group; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 243,560,000 - 272,214,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group is seeking an experienced Recruiting Contractor to lead full-cycle recruiting for a growing financial services client. This contract role will manage end-to-end recruiting, partner closely with hiring managers, and ensure a seamless candidate experience in a fast-paced environment located in Menlo Park, CA.

The role demands strong organization, proactive ownership of multiple searches, and the ability to coordinate interviews, track pipelines in ATS, and support offers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or full-cycle recruiting support.
• Experience managing interview scheduling and high-volume pipelines.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruiting tools; strong communication and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process across multiple open roles from kickoff to offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on role requirements, timelines, and candidate profiles.
• Coordinate and manage interview scheduling with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Track and maintain candidate pipelines in the ATS with accurate, timely updates.
• Serve as primary contact for candidates to ensure a smooth experience.
• Support offers, including letters and internal approvals.
• Collaborate with external recruiting agencies and manage candidate flow.
• Communicate hiring progress and next steps to managers and stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements to streamline workflows and efficiency.
• Support additional recruiting initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Recruiting coordination

Talent acquisition

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate experience

High-volume scheduling

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Recruiting tools

Job description

Career Group is seeking an experienced Recruiting Contractor to lead full-cycle recruiting for a growing financial services client. This contract role will manage end-to-end recruiting, partner closely with hiring managers, and ensure a seamless candidate experience in a fast-paced environment located in Menlo Park, CA.

The role demands strong organization, proactive ownership of multiple searches, and the ability to coordinate interviews, track pipelines in ATS, and support offers.