Recruiter

Recruiter (Temp Contract-to-Hire) Location: Remote (Work from home eligible) US based. Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire About Celerity Celerity is an agile risk optimization consulting company that helps utility organizations transform complex data into actionable intelligence. Our consultants support critical initiatives across utility operations, wildfire mitigation, vegetation management, engineering, GIS, program management, and technology solutions. [consultcelerity.com] As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Recruiter to support hiring across consulting, technical, and utility-focused positions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants the potential to convert into a long-term role. Position Summary The Recruiter will partner closely with the Senior recruiter, hiring managers and business leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This individual will own full‑cycle recruiting activities for a variety of professional and technical positions across consulting, utility operations, engineering, GIS, and project management functions. The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship‑driven, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple requisitions simultaneously. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment for contract, contract to hire and consulting positions. Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define hiring requirements and recruiting strategies. Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach. Screen and qualify candidates through phone and video interviews. Coordinate interviews and facilitate candidate feedback with hiring teams. Develop and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard‑to‑fill roles. Present qualified candidates within established service level expectations. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system. Partner with leadership on recruiting metrics, market trends, and talent availability. Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives. Negotiate offers and manage candidate closing activities. Qualifications Required 5-7 years of full‑cycle recruiting experience. Experience recruiting professional, technical, engineering, technology, consulting, or utility industry talent. Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates. Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills. Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems. Preferred Experience recruiting for utility, energy, IT, Technical and Business architecture, engineering, GIS, project management, or consulting organizations. Experience supporting both contract and permanent hiring. Familiarity with California employment practices. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Success Metrics Within the first 90 days, the Recruiter will: Develop strong partnerships with hiring managers. Build candidate pipelines for priority skill sets. Successfully manage active requisitions from intake through offer. Improve recruiting responsiveness and candidate engagement. Deliver high-quality talent aligned with business needs. Compensation Rate: Competitive hourly rate based on experience. Potential Conversion: This position is intended as a contract‑to‑hire opportunity, with eligibility for full‑time permanent employment based on performance, business needs, and organizational growth. Why Join Celerity? High‑growth consulting environment. Direct interaction with business leaders. Opportunity to influence hiring strategy. Exposure to utility and infrastructure‑focused consulting projects. Potential for long‑term career growth. Benefits Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance PEACE OF MIND Disability Insurance (STD/LTD) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Basic Life/AD&D 401(k) plan WORK/LIFE BALANCE Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Remote work and Flexible Work Schedules (for qualified positions) ADDITIONAL PERKS Employee Referral Program Professional Development Charitable Contribution Match Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field. See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr