Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter

What You’ll Do

• Review incoming applications and screen resumes to identify candidates who align with role requirements and company culture.
• Schedule and conduct phone screens to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and overall fit before presenting them to hiring managers.
• Aid in hiring administration, including offer letter preparation, background check initiation, and new hire onboarding tasks.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition statuses within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Provide regular pipeline updates and status reports to the Talent Acquisition Supervisor.
• Build and maintain positive relationships throughout the hiring process.
• Support additional recruiting efforts as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1–3 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, in-house or agency.
• Experience sourcing candidates and managing full early-stage recruitment pipelines.
• Comfortable conducting structured phone screens and evaluating candidate fit.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS); experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions at once.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, candidate-friendly approach.
• Self-starter who can work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with background check platforms and offer letter processing is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Contract Details

• Duraton: 3–4 months, with potential to extend based on business needs
• Schedule: Full-time hours during the contract period
• Location: Merriam, KS
• Reports To: Talent Acquisition Supervisor