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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Employment Specialist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Who You Are You're deeply dedicated to social justice and perhaps are already working in the re-entry space You come to CEO with experience in workforce development, recruitment, or sales/account management...

Now Hiring 1st Shift HR Recruiter (Bilingual Spanish) Manufacturing $30 - $34/hr. 826194

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 11 hours ago

: $30 - $35 per hour Job Description Helpmates is looking for an HR Generalist/Recruiter for a 3 month project with at least 3 years of experience recruiting in a manufacturing environment....

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Skills and Requirements Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in talent acquisition and recruitment. Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices....

Lead Recruiter

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 11 hours ago

For applicants interested in the Lead Recruiter position, please also complete the following form: YOU'LL DOCommunity Recruitment: Bigs & Littles Lead recruitment efforts for both volunteers and youth...

Lateral Partner Recruiting Specialist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Experience with Zoom, Teams and applicant tracking systems, such as iCIMS or LawCruit preferred. Extraordinary verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essential....

Remote Work

Recruiter (Contractor)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Our Global Talent Acquisition team is looking for a passionate recruiter to join our San Jose office. The ideal candidate will 1....

Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Northridge, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Northridge, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics in applicant tracking systems and other HR platforms....

Operations Recruiter, Fleet Operations

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 16 hours ago

What you'll do Own and manage full-cycle recruiting for Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs), from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding....

Senior Recruiter

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Experience with sourcing tools like GEM, and applicant tracking systems (preferably Ashby)....

Remote Work

Senior Technical Recruiter - Hardware (Contract)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Develop close partnerships with the talent acquisition team and hiring managers to shape recruiting strategies and guide process improvements....

Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Commerce, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 16 hours ago

What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system (ATS) Post job openings on various job...

National Recruiter

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Auto-Chlor System is seeking a National Recruiter to support staffing efforts for locations nationwide....

Healthcare Recruiter

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 22 hours ago

tracking systems Must be available to work onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area as needed Preferred Qualifications: Background recruiting in a retained search or boutique executive search environment...

Recruiter

  • Pomona, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Recruiter with a heavy full-cycle recruiting & talent acquisition emphasis....

Administrative and Recruitment Specialist $25-$26/hr. to start!

  • Lakewood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, CA
  • 1 day ago

Screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, and manage applicant tracking systems. Maintain and update employee records, files, and documentation....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Recruiter Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Recruiters in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.2%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.2%
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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