Contract Recruiter

Description We are looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter to support hiring efforts in Massachusetts. This Contract position will lead full-cycle recruiting activities, from sourcing and screening talent to guiding candidates through the hiring process with a strong focus on both capability and organizational fit. The ideal candidate will communicate the value of the company’s culture, employee ownership model, and total rewards in a compelling way while helping the business meet timely hiring goals.

Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for assigned openings, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support.

• Build strong talent pipelines through job boards, industry networks, approved social platforms, and proactive market research.

• Evaluate applicants against role requirements and organizational culture to identify candidates who can succeed in an employee-owned environment.

• Maintain accurate recruiting activity records, hiring metrics, and pipeline updates within the applicant tracking system and related reporting tools.

• Present candidates with clear, engaging information about the role, compensation package, company brand, and workplace culture.

• Partner with hiring stakeholders to follow established approval steps and recruiting workflows throughout the hiring process.

• Support recruiting strategies that align with affirmative action objectives and broader talent acquisition goals.

• Reduce reliance on third-party search firms where possible while overseeing relationships with approved external recruiting partners.

• Conduct thorough reference checks and assess findings to support informed hiring decisions. Requirements • Proven experience in full-cycle corporate recruiting across multiple job types and levels.

• Strong sourcing capability using online platforms, social media channels, and direct outreach methods.

• Ability to assess technical qualifications, transferable skills, and cultural alignment effectively.

• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and maintaining accurate recruiting data and dashboards.

• Knowledge of recruiting workflows, hiring approvals, and standard HR policy practices.

• Strong communication and candidate engagement skills, including the ability to represent compensation and employer value clearly.

• Experience managing agency relationships and balancing direct sourcing with external recruiting support.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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