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Full-cycle recruiting from source to close for technical intern and new grad candidates * Partner ... This is an hourly contract role intended for September-February, though we retain the right to ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$35 - $40/hr

This role will focus on recruiting skilled technical and leadership talent, including Data Center ... This is a 3-month contract position with the potential for contract extension or conversion to ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Compass is looking for a Contract Recruiter who will drive the Company's talent acquisition ... recruiting strategies. In addition, you will assist in developing and promoting the Company ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Covington, GA ยท Remote

$35 - $40/hr

This role will focus on recruiting skilled technical and leadership talent, including Data Center ... This is a 3-month contract position with the potential for contract extension or conversion to ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site +1

$35 - $40/hr

This role will focus on recruiting skilled technical and leadership talent, including Data Center ... This is a 3-month contract position with the potential for contract extension or conversion to ...

This role will focus on recruiting skilled technical and leadership talent, including Data Center ... This is a 3-month contract position with the potential for contract extension or conversion to ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Covington, GA ยท On-site

$35 - $40/hr

This role will focus on recruiting skilled technical and leadership talent, including Data Center ... This is a 3-month contract position with the potential for contract extension or conversion to ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Atlanta, GA ยท Remote

$35 - $40/hr

This role will focus on recruiting skilled technical and leadership talent, including Data Center ... This is a 3-month contract position with the potential for contract extension or conversion to ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Clarksville, AR ยท Remote

$35 - $40/hr

This role will focus on recruiting skilled technical and leadership talent, including Data Center ... This is a 3-month contract position with the potential for contract extension or conversion to ...

Recruiter (Contract)

New York, NY ยท On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Compass is looking for a Contract Recruiter who will drive the Company's talent acquisition ... recruiting strategies. In addition, you will assist in developing and promoting the Company ...

Recruiter (Contract)

New York, NY ยท On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Compass is looking for a Contract Recruiter who will drive the Company's talent acquisition ... recruiting strategies. In addition, you will assist in developing and promoting the Company ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Charlotte, NC ยท On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Manage the full-cycle recruiting process to meet hiring needs across the company including sourcing, interviewing, coordinating feedback, managing candidate expectations, and extending offers.

Recruiter (Contract)

Mesquite, TX ยท On-site

$30 - $40/hr

The Contract Recruiter is responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting activities, including ... Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including job posting, sourcing, screening ...

Recruiter (Contract)

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Compass is looking for a Contract Recruiter who will drive the Company's talent acquisition ... recruiting strategies. In addition, you will assist in developing and promoting the Company ...

The Contract Recruiter is responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting activities, including ... Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including job posting, sourcing, screening ...

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Recruiter (Contract)

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Manage the full-cycle recruiting process to meet hiring needs across the companyincluding sourcing, interviewing, coordinating feedback, managing candidate expectations, and extending offers.

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How much do recruiting contract jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for recruiting contract in the United States is $34.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $38.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a recruiting contract?

A recruiting contract is a formal agreement between a company and a recruiter or recruiting agency that outlines the terms and conditions for sourcing and hiring candidates. These contracts typically detail the scope of recruitment services, fee structure, payment terms, and confidentiality clauses. They help ensure that both parties understand their responsibilities and protect the interests of both the employer and the recruiter during the hiring process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recruiting contractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Recruiting Contractor, you need a strong understanding of talent acquisition processes, sourcing strategies, and candidate evaluation, often supported by experience in HR or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, and sometimes relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP or AIRS is common. Exceptional communication, negotiation skills, and adaptability help build relationships with both candidates and hiring managers. These skills ensure efficient hiring, a positive candidate experience, and effective fulfillment of organizational staffing needs.

What are some common challenges faced by recruiting contract professionals and how can they be addressed?

Recruiting contract professionals often face the challenge of quickly adapting to different company cultures and processes, as assignments can be short-term or project-based. They must also efficiently manage multiple requisitions and stakeholder expectations within tight deadlines. Building rapport with hiring managers and candidates in a short timeframe is crucial. To overcome these challenges, successful contract recruiters prioritize clear communication, maintain organized workflows, and proactively seek feedback to align with client needs.

What is the difference between Recruiting Contract vs Recruiting Coordinator?

AspectRecruiting ContractRecruiting Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires recruiting or HR experience, sometimes certificationsOften requires HR or related degree, with some certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentContract-based, often project-specific, can be remote or onsiteFull-time or temporary, usually in an office setting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by staffing agencies, companies hiring for specific projectsEmployed by organizations to manage recruitment processes

Recruiting Contract roles are usually short-term, project-focused positions often filled through staffing agencies, while Recruiting Coordinators are full-time employees managing ongoing recruitment activities within organizations. Both roles require recruiting knowledge but differ in duration, scope, and employment type.

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Infographic showing various Recruiting Contract job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,158 per year, or $34.2 per hour.

Administrative Coordinator - Recruiting (Contract)

San Jose, CA โ€ข On-site

Vaco LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 5 - 10K employees

$21 - $23/hr

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Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Location: Chandler, AZ Pay Rate: $21.00 - $23.00/hour Duration: Contract through February 2027 Vaco is partnering with an organization seeking an Administrative Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong scheduling, recruiting coordination, and organizational skills. Responsibilities Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers Manage calendars using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams, ensuring accuracy and timely scheduling. Support recruitment efforts by scheduling candidates, preparing interview materials, and maintaining clear communication throughout the hiring process. Collect, track, and document interview feedback from hiring teams. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative support, recruiting coordination, human resources, office administration, reception, or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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. Representation Notice 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. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspringโ€™s discussions with its Client, Highspringโ€™s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (โ€œwe,โ€ โ€œour,โ€ or โ€œVaco by Highspringโ€) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspringโ€™s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its clientโ€™s use of AI products in hiring. 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: the individualโ€™s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. 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.

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About Vaco

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Vaco delivers critical talent solutions to companies in the areas of consulting, project resources, executive search, direct hire and strategic staffing with expertise in numerous areas including accounting and finance, technology and operations. Vaco's family of brands includes Pivot Point Consulting, a best in KLAS health care IT solutions provider; Focus Search Partners, a retained executive search practice; and MorganFranklin Consulting, Vaco's methodology-driven global consulting platform. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to serve more than 12,000 clients across the globe with more 9,800 employees. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 15 years and was named to Forbes' 2018-2021 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

2002

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