Recruiter Jobs in California

A Recruiter plays a critical role in the human resources industry, where they are responsible for identifying, attracting, and shortlisting candidates for the recruitment process in response to the needs of the organization. They help to streamline the hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing initial interviews, and coordinating the hiring process with hiring managers. Recruiters often use applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software to manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Important skills for a Recruiter include excellent communication and negotiation skills, decision-making ability, and knowledge of recruitment software and databases. They should also have a good understanding of employment laws, and being Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) or a Certified Employment Specialist (CES) could be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Recruiter, one might have roles such as a Recruitment Coordinator, HR Assistant, or even a career in sales or customer service that allows them to develop the necessary communication and people skills.

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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Onboarding

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Talent Acquisition Specialist reports to the Director of Talent Acquisition and works closely with the Recruiters, HR Generalist, Employee Health department, and HR Team in all...

Graduate Employment Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Overview Graduate Employment Specialist The Graduate Employment Specialist (GES) is responsible for managing relationships with students and employers to execute effective job matching such that...

Graduate Recruiter JD Admissions (Temporary)

  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Graduate Recruiter JD Admissions (Temporary) Primary Purpose: The Graduate Recruiter will work with the JD Admissions Office to recruit a dynamic class of law students....

Staffing Specialist

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Tracking System (ATS) and staffing app - JobStack Enter inbound orders from new and existing customers into our system Proactively recruit new applicants and match them with our customers' open positions...

Employment Specialist (Bilingual)

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 15 hours ago

About Chrysalis: Chrysalis serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. We empower...

Senior Technical Recruiter, Full Life Cycle

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Proven experience as a technical recruiter, with a focus on sourcing ares such as Software Engineering, ML, NLP, and Large Language Models roles....

Recruiter

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 17 hours ago

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Promotes job openings on various social media platforms and Applicant Tracking System to maximize company's visibility and streamline candidate interaction Posts job openings...

Staffing Specialist

  • Calimesa, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Calimesa, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Tracking System (ATS) and staffing app - JobStack Enter inbound orders from new and existing customers into our system Proactively recruit new applicants and match them with our customers' open positions...

Technical Recruiter

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 hours ago

and other AI sourcing tools You know your way around an applicant tracking system (ATS) and even better if you've worked with Lever ATS You have technical recruiting experience and even better if it's...

Staffing Specialist

  • Redlands, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Redlands, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Tracking System (ATS) and staffing app - JobStack Enter inbound orders from new and existing customers into our system Proactively recruit new applicants and match them with our customers' open positions...

Entry level Recruiter opening - seeking Customer Service experience

  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 1 day ago

Agency recruiters such as us are primarily sales professionals, as opposed to corporate or internal recruiters who are more human resources oriented....

Staffing Assistant

  • Foothill Ranch, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Foothill Ranch, CA
  • 1 day ago

SMITH HOME CARE IS LOOKING FOR STAFFING ASSISTANT! Smith Home Care is looking to hire a staffer/staffing assistant for immediate staffing. If you are a kind, experienced staffer who wants to make...

Assist Senior Medical Recruiter with opening requisitions for new sites....

CSR, Recruiters & Sales Positions (Work From Home)

  • Modesto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Recruitment experience (for recruiting roles)....

Remote Work

CSR, Recruiters & Sales Positions (Work From Home)

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Recruitment experience (for recruiting roles)....

Remote Work

Demographic Data for California

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Recruiter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Online Recruitment and Onboarding: Providing Continuity for Business and Candidates
This course, created by FutureLearn in collaboration with leaders in the field of HR, will equip you with the skills to effectively recruit and onboard employees remotely, and adjust your current...
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This course will teach you how to view the recruitment process from an employers perspective, enabling you to create standout applications, excel in interviews, and enhance your professional...

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Salary for Recruiter Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Recruiters in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.1%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recruiters in California
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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