Recruiting Associate

Kerwin Associates; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in Redwood City seeks a Recruiting Associate to join their 5-person team. This full-time position requires 3+ years of experience in recruiting, including sourcing and screening candidates. The ideal candidate thrives in a small environment and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. The salary range is $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition.
• Extremely comfortable screening candidates via phone and video.
• Experience with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leverage various platforms to identify high-quality candidates.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess qualifications.
• Collaborate with senior recruiters to design effective search strategies.

Skills

Sourcing candidates

Screening candidates

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Ability to engage passive candidates

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Base pay range

$62,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Executive Search Consultant / Managing Director / Founder

Kerwin Associates is a Bay Area-based legal and compliance search firm specializing in recruiting top legal talent for technology organizations. We partner with startups, established companies, and VC firms to identify and recruit the best legal and compliance candidates in the market. Our commitment to excellence and deep functional and industry expertise set us apart.

We are looking for a Recruiting Associate with 2+ years of experience sourcing, screening, and vetting candidates to join our 5-person team. This role will support one of the firm’s Partners and will be integral to our mission of delivering exceptional service to our clients and candidates. The ideal candidate has worked at a recruiting firm as an Analyst or Associate or in-house at a technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing Candidates: Leverage various platforms, databases, and networks to identify high-quality candidates.
• Develop creative strategies to build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.

• Candidate Screening and Vetting: Conduct initial screening interviews to assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Evaluate candidate backgrounds against client needs and position requirements.
• Prepare detailed candidate summaries and recommendations for clients.

• Search Management and Research: Collaborate with senior recruiters to design and execute effective search strategies.
• Conduct in-depth research to understand client companies, their industries, and market trends.
• Provide insights and context to inform the search process and candidate selection.

• Collaboration and Client Support: Work closely with senior recruiters to understand client needs and develop tailored search strategies.
• Maintain open communication with clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.

• Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Regularly update candidate information and ensure compliance with data privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition.
• Strong ability to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Extremely comfortable screening candidates via phone and video conference.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing skills, including drafting job descriptions and detailed candidate summaries.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
• Passion for recruiting and helping organizations succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who thrives in a small, scrappy environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A strategic thinker who understands how to develop and nurture talent pipelines.
• A skilled writer capable of drafting compelling job descriptions and candidate summaries.
• An individual with a learning mindset, who is curious about the business ecosystem and enjoys a challenge.
• Someone with attention to detail who elevates their work environment through initiative, positivity, and a sense of humor.

Key Qualities That Work Well at Kerwin

• Positive and upbeat attitude
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proactive and resourceful
• Ability to read a room and adapt communication accordingly
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Nimble, gracious, and thoughtful
• Gratitude and a collaborative spirit
• A learner who writes things down and connects the dots
• Strong memory and inquisitive nature
• A sense of humor and ability to thrive in a small-office environment
• Willingness to ask questions and understand the business context
• Ability to dive deep into researching technology industry trends, learning about emerging technology and new companies, as well as connecting the dots to see the bigger picture

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Consulting, General Business, and Human Resources

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting