Temporary Recruiter

Catalyst Family Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan and EAP

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Commuter pre-tax benefit

Discounted childcare

Access to the Calm app

Tickets at Work discounts

Job summary

Catalyst Family Inc. in Sacramento, CA is actively seeking a Recruiter to own the full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and guiding offers while partnering with Hiring Managers to understand needs and culture.

The role emphasizes building regional talent pools, staying current with industry trends, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This temporary, hybrid position supports staffing across the region.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in recruitment and staffing.
• AA degree in HR management, business, social sciences or related field or equivalent experience.
• BA degree in HR management, business, social sciences or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in early education/human services is a plus.
• Experience with UKG or similar ATS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Manager to understand staffing needs and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and track sourcing strategies.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates, and manage offers.
• Maintain ATS records and regional reporting.
• Coordinate recruitment events and campus outreach.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws throughout recruiting.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills

Staff planning & recruitment

Talent acquisition

Laws & regulations

Networking

Communication skills

Education

AA degree in HR management, business, social sciences or related disciplines or equivalent experience.

BA degree in HR management, business, social sciences or related disciplines or equivalent experience.

Tools

UKG or similar ATS

Job description

The Recruiter plays a pivotal role in shaping our organization by identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across various roles. The position will drive the full recruitment lifecycle, from developing innovative sourcing strategies and engaging with potential candidates to conducting interviews and facilitating successful hires. With a focus on building strong relationships and understanding our unique needs, a Recruiter ensures we bring on board exceptional individuals who align with our values and contribute to our continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Manager to ensure staffing needs are met. Develop an understanding of client requirements, including consultation with the client or client-facing colleagues to fully understand the client’s needs, culture, and hiring objectives while offering guidance and support.
• Implement processes, procedures, and systems to track open positions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, including new skillsets and developments.
• Utilize an understanding of relevant employment laws to avoid unlawful employment practices during the recruiting process and advise Hiring Managers as needed.
• Develop and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates, resulting in a robust applicant pool for the region.
• Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals (i.e. Hiring Managers and colleges/community contacts).
• Plan and execute recruitment and selection activities including career fairs, community relations/outreach, and college recruitment throughout the year.
• Evaluate candidates and match their skills and strengths with clients’ position requirements.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates, administer appropriate assessments and reference checks, make recommendations for hire (or not hire), and deliver employment offers for both exempt and non-exempt position openings within an assigned territory.
• Follow up with candidates and Hiring Managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process and discuss interview outcome/disposition.
• Facilitate/mediate the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Guide and advise candidates and Hiring Managers through the process.
• Participate in developing materials and collateral to promote the organization and attract talent.
• Maintain regular reporting of statuses on position openings and candidates for the region.
• Carefully manage current candidate activity within ATS (Applicant Tracking System) while also verifying candidate materials for record keeping.
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• AA degree in HR management, business, social sciences or related disciplines or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in recruitment and staffing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA degree in HR management, business, social sciences or related disciplines or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment and staffing.
• Some experience in the early education/human services field.
• UKG or similar ATS experience.

Key Competencies

• Direct working knowledge of staff planning, recruitment, talent acquisition and the relevant laws and regulations.
• Easily establish a strong network to build candidate pools.
• Ability to develop customer relationship management, consultative, and negotiation skills.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage, prioritize initiatives and work well in a team environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Good business acumen and be able to establish credibility, trust and partnership at all levels of the organization.
• High energy, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission, goals and values of Catalyst and HR.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.

Working Conditions

• Generally pleasant working conditions.
• Less than 50% of daily assignments involve prolonged physical effort.
• Travel up to 10% of the time within the region.

Shift Type: Full-time, Temporary, Hybrid (3 days onsite), approximately 3 months.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Personal Health Advocate
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Discounted childcare
• Access to the Calm app
• Tickets at Work employee discounts

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.