Contract Recruiter (Fully Remote)
 Vaco | |
$40.00 - $45.00 / hr
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401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, California, Brea | |
 Jan 28, 2026 | |
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Contract Recruiter (Remote)
About the Role A high?volume, fast?paced recruiting team is seeking a Contract Recruiter to support hiring needs for operations and skilled?trade positions, including machinists and other technical roles. This position manages 17-20 requisitions at a time and plays a key role in partnering with hiring managers to meet ongoing staffing demands. This is a fully remote contract role reporting to the Corporate Recruiting Manager. What You'll Do Recruiting & Candidate Pipeline * Source and attract candidates for operations, machinist, and skilled?trade roles. * Post and promote job openings across social media, job boards, technical schools, and college career sites. * Manage job postings and candidate flow within the ATS (ADP; potential transition to Greenhouse). * Review resumes, conduct phone screens, and coordinate onsite interviews. * Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process. Hiring Manager Partnership * Build strong relationships with hiring managers and provide regular updates on open roles. * Participate in weekly meetings to review requisition status and hiring priorities. * Gather and relay interview feedback, assessment results, and candidate recommendations. * Support offer decisions, internal approvals, and compensation discussions. * Present and negotiate written offers or non?selection notices. Process Management & Documentation * Maintain accurate records including job descriptions, candidate profiles, offer letters, and communication logs. * Coordinate interview logistics and ensure a smooth candidate experience. * Assist with onboarding and orientation activities as needed. * Participate in virtual and in?person recruiting events and job fairs. * Collaborate with the Corporate Recruiting Manager on process improvements and resource needs. What You Bring * Experience recruiting for operations, manufacturing, or skilled?trade roles. * Ability to manage a high requisition load in a fast?moving environment. * Strong communication skills and professional judgment. * Familiarity with ADP ATS; experience with Greenhouse is a plus. * Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. | |