We’re hiring a Contract Recruiter to join a fast-paced, high-performing talent acquisition team! In this role, you’ll focus exclusively on sourcing, interviewing, and placing qualified candidates into open roles. Your core mission is simple: connect top talent to great opportunities. This role is ideal for someone with staffing agency, high-volume recruiting, or technical sourcing experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to fill roles quickly and effectively.
If you love talking to people, working with urgency, and making an impact—we want to hear from you!
Contract Recruiter Job Details:
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: Up to $28/hr, based on relevant experience
Type: 3+ months (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Newport News, VA
Contract Recruiter Job Description:
Source candidates using LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, and internal databases
Conduct phone screens, behavioral interviews, and basic technical assessments
Identify, qualify, and submit candidates to hiring managers based on job requirements
Prepare candidates for interviews and provide timely follow-up throughout the process
Maintain accurate candidate records in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Manage multiple open requisitions, stay organized, and prioritize workload effectively
Contract Recruiter Job Requirements:
2+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience
2+ years in a professional office environment
Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, CareerBuilder, or similar tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Teams
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and thrive in a high-pressure environment
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PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, HR generalist, HR assistant, recruiters, recruiting coordinators, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
