Recruiter

Location: San Jose, CA (On-Site, 5 days/week) Compensation: $75,000 base + performance incentives (OTE $130,000–$150,000) Overview Our client is a growing, relationship-driven organization looking to add 1–2 high-energy recruiters to their San Jose office. This is not a passive, sit-behind-the-desk recruiting role. They need true “hunters” who are equally strong at building meaningful relationships in the community and delivering consistent hiring results. This person will act as a concierge to both candidates and internal stakeholders, owning the full recruiting lifecycle while becoming a visible and trusted presence in the local market. Key Responsibilities Own full-cycle recruiting with a focus on sourcing, engaging, and closing high-quality candidates. Consistently hit a target of ~15 hires per year. Build and maintain strong community partnerships (local organizations, universities, networking groups, etc.). Serve as a relationship manager and “face of the office” for candidates. Proactively source talent through networking, referrals, and outbound outreach. Create and execute strategies to build long-term candidate pipelines. Deliver a high-touch, concierge-level candidate experience from first interaction through onboarding. Maintain strong follow-up cadence and communication with all candidates and stakeholders. Partner closely with internal leadership on hiring needs, market feedback, and process improvements. Qualifications 2–5+ years of recruiting, sales, or relationship-driven experience. Proven ability to “hunt” and generate candidates through outreach and networking. Highly outgoing, personable, and confident in building new relationships. Strong follow-up and organizational skills; does not let things fall through the cracks. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-office environment. Self-starter with a high level of accountability and drive. Experience in community engagement, partnerships, or event-based networking is a plus. What Success Looks Like Builds a strong, consistent pipeline of candidates through proactive outreach. Becomes a known and trusted presence in the local community. Delivers ~15 successful hires annually. Creates an exceptional, high-touch experience for candidates and internal teams. Brings energy, urgency, and follow-through to everything. #J-18808-Ljbffr CMC Recruiting