Contract Recruiter

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Contract Recruiter based in Canada.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned US and Canadian requisitions, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessments, reference and background checks, and offer support.
• Lead intake and needs-analysis discussions with hiring managers to define role scope, required qualifications, hiring timelines, and selection criteria.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to develop and publish clear, compelling job descriptions and postings.
• Build candidate pipelines using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, and other sourcing channels, including for recurring or hard-to-fill positions.
• Conduct candidate phone screens, coordinate interview processes, administer assessments, and facilitate scorecard completion and interview debriefs.
• Maintain consistent, timely, and high-quality communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Support offer preparation and negotiations in collaboration with hiring managers and HR Business Partners.
• Apply inclusive sourcing, screening, and interviewing practices while proactively considering diverse and underrepresented talent pools.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant US and Canadian hiring requirements, including pay transparency, background checks, and state or provincial variations, escalating compliance questions appropriately.
• Support selected preboarding activities following offer acceptance, including stakeholder communication, first-day coordination, and scheduling of initial onboarding sessions.
• Keep applicant tracking system and requisition records accurate and up to date while providing regular pipeline and hiring-status reports to stakeholders.
• Identify process inefficiencies or candidate experience challenges and recommend practical improvements.

• 5+ years of in-house or agency recruiting experience, with demonstrated ownership of full-cycle recruiting processes.
• Experience recruiting across multiple professional levels, including individual contributor and professional or exempt positions.
• Experience supporting US hiring is required; familiarity with Canadian recruitment and employment practices is advantageous.
• Prior contract or interim recruiting experience, with the ability to quickly adapt to new processes, teams, and requisition portfolios.
• Proven experience using an applicant tracking system and LinkedIn Recruiter or an equivalent sourcing platform.
• Experience with Predictive Index or a comparable behavioral assessment tool is preferred.
• Familiarity with competency-based and inclusive interviewing methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions, candidates, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Strong independent judgment and the ability to work effectively with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Sound understanding of recruiting practices and the ability to recognize when potential compliance issues should be escalated.
• Comfortable using AI tools throughout the recruiting lifecycle, particularly for synthesizing interview notes, scorecard feedback, and evidence-based candidate recommendations, while reviewing AI-generated outputs for accuracy, fairness, and potential bias.
• Experience recruiting within professional services, consulting, or high-growth environments is a plus.

• Fixed-term contract expected to run for approximately 6 months, from September 2026 through February 2027.
• Flexible workload of approximately 20–40 hours per week, depending on recruiting volume and interview activity.
• Remote work within the United States or Canada.
• Compensation of up to $65 per hour.
• No travel required.
• Opportunity to work closely with hiring managers and HR leaders while managing meaningful recruiting responsibilities.
• Exposure to modern recruiting technology, AI-enabled workflows, structured interviewing, and inclusive talent acquisition practices.