Recruiter - Contractor

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for risk-takers, collaborators, and inspired individuals who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that enrich lives globally. We offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays,” and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

About the role

Sony Electronics is seeking a contract Recruiter to deliver full-cycle recruiting support for high-impact technical and non-technical roles, with a strong emphasis on Engineering, Sales, and Marketing functions. This is a six-month assignment with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and timelines, ensuring alignment throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing guidance on recruiting processes, interviewing techniques, and best practices for candidate evaluation.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and ensure fair, consistent candidate assessment across all stages of the hiring process.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies leveraging multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and professional networks.
• Proactively identify, engage, and attract qualified candidates through targeted outreach and relationship building.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
• Review resumes and applications to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with role requirements.
• Conduct phone screens and structured interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and overall suitability for the role.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panelists, managing coordination, communication, and candidate experience.
• Support the offer process, including offer creation in Workday and coordination with compensation, HR business partners, and hiring managers.
• Initiate background checks, move candidates to hire in Workday, and facilitate onboarding handoffs to the People Experience or Service Delivery team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and requisition data within the applicant tracking system to support reporting and compliance.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting processes, tools, and the overall candidate experience, sharing recommendations with the recruiting team.
• Stay informed on relevant industry, talent market, and labor trends to support data-driven recruiting strategies.
• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to attract top talent and strengthen Sony’s employment brand.
• Participate in career fairs, industry events, and networking activities to promote Sony Electronics and build long-term talent communities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources functions with 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting supporting both technical/specialized roles (engineering) and/or non-technical roles (sales, marketing).
• Experience with sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill roles using LinkedIn or similar tools.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (required), Workday (preferred).
• Successful track record working with hiring managers and candidates on timelines and process expectations.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience independently coordinating interviews across multiple stakeholders, time zones, and calendars.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, OFCCP and EEO compliance.
• Experience supporting candidates requiring U.S. work authorization in coordination with internal partners.
• Exposure to global recruiting, including Canada.
• Experience supporting recruiting across multiple teams and business functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels within an organization.
• Experience contributing to recruiting process improvement or system enhancements.
• Experience providing consistent, high-quality service across multiple business units and management structures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with strong emotional intelligence.
• Capable of thriving in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Pay

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $30 to $37.

Benefits

As a temporary employee, you may be eligible to enroll in benefits, at your cost, through the managed service provider.