Junior Recruiter - Irvine, CA (Onsite M-Th and Fridays WFH)

Hourly Rate: $38-$40/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7-4, 8-5, 8:30-5:30

Employment Type: Long-Term Temp (Possible Temp to Hire)

Reports To: Talent Acquisition Manager

Overview:

This newly created role is designed to support the recruiting team with sourcing, administrative coordination, and college/university engagement. The position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in sourcing, who is eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Screening:
  • Source candidates for entry-level and niche/hard-to-fill roles using LinkedIn and other creative methods.
  • Conduct phone screens and assess candidate fit before handing off to recruiters.
  • Review resumes for consistency, tenure, and relevant experience.
• Event Coordination:
  • Research and coordinate college/university job fairs and related events (e.g., STEM, Chamber of Commerce, etc.).
  • Attend events to promote employer branding and build talent pipelines.
    • This is optional, but would be a great opportunity to participate, learn, and grow within the recruiting space.
• Administrative Support:
  • Provide backup support to the Recruiting Coordinator for tasks such as offer processing and background checks.
  • Collaborate with the recruiting team to manage high-volume hiring (e.g., call center, collections, consumer credit, funding roles, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a recruiting or sourcing environment, ideally in a high-volume environment.
  • Must have hands-on sourcing experience and be comfortable engaging candidates directly.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Business or HR concentration preferred.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with ATS systems (Taleo experience is a plus).
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Driven and team-oriented attitude

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.