Senior Recruiter (temporary)

Summary 
We are seeking an experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter to join our team for a 6-month engagement. This role will manage end-to-end recruiting across a variety of disciplines, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver a high-quality, efficient hiring experience. This is a temporary, full-time position and requires on-site presence in the office every workday. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Own full-cycle recruiting for a range of roles across game development, creative, production, and corporate functions 
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and team needs 
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including direct outreach, networking, and pipeline building 
• Screen resumes, conduct recruiter interviews, and coordinate interview loops with candidates and internal teams 
• Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive and professional experience 
• Facilitate offer preparation, compensation alignment, and offer delivery in partnership with leadership 
• Coordinate and support onboarding for new employees, including first-day readiness, documentation, and cross-functional handoffs 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations 
• Support a seamless handoff at the end of the engagement, including documentation of open roles and active pipelines 

Core Qualifications 

• Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter, ideally within game development, media, or entertainment environments 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced startup setting 
• Strong sourcing, screening, and stakeholder management skills 
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities 
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams 
• Ability to work on-site in the office every day 
• Availability to commit to a temporary, full-time role for approximately 6 months 

Plus If... 

• Experience recruiting for game development or creative production roles 
• Familiarity with startup or early-stage company hiring environments 
• Background in HR, People Operations, or employee experience, including onboarding or employee support 
• Experience using Greenhouse 

Description 

• This is a temporary, 6-month engagement. 
• Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. 
• Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.  

The pay range for this position is $50-$60 per hour. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.