Recruiting Specialist (Contract)

October 2, 2026
US
$15,000/yr
  • In this role, you’ll play a key part in matching our Fellows to project opportunities by reviewing resumes, assessing candidate qualifications and overall fit, and ensuring alignment with client and project needs
  • You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to evaluate experience, skills, and transferable strengths while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the screening process

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical , dental, and vision coverage
  • Fertility and family forming: Through a partnership, Handshake offers comprehensive family benefits, including infertility treatments and a $15K stipend, to its employees.
  • LGTBQ+ coverage: All medical plans cover transgender services.
  • Mental health: Discounts on a variety of wellness apps and an Employee Assistance Program with access to five free counseling sessions.
  • Tax savings: Tax-advantaged benefits to save money on healthcare, dependent care, and other expenses.
  • Life & disability insurance: Essential benefits and automatic coverage with basic life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401k match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 1% of pay, with a max of $1,200 per year.
  • Equity: Our equity program includes grants at hire, refresher grants after two years of tenure, and grants alongside promotions.
  • Financial management: Handshake partners to provide free professional financial planning services.
  • Learning & development: Employees are provided with an annual stipend to use towards professional development, career development workshops, manager trainings, and 1-on-1 coaching through external partnerships
  • Community leader support: Employee Resource Group leaders are compensated with a quarterly bonus for the high-impact work the role requires
  • Parental leave: Leaves of 16 weeks for birth-giving parents and 10 weeks for non-birth-giving parents; the policy applies to adoptions as well. Handshake also partners to provide one-on-one coaching on preparing for leave and coming back from leave
  • Flexible time off: No accrued time off or waiting period to take vacation. Two paid flexible holiday days off to observe holidays that closely align with religious, cultural, and personal needs
  • Sabbatical: Paid six-week sabbatical to recharge and reset beginning at six years of continuous, full-time employment, and every four years thereafter
  • Volunteer time off: Two days off for social and civil activism, volunteer work, and/or any related activities, including attending and participating in protests- We’re looking for a highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative contract Recruiting Specialist to support our growing team
  • This role requires strong judgment, organization, and the ability to consistently identify top talent that aligns with both project requirements and company standards
  • The ideal candidate is proactive, communicative, and comfortable managing high volumes of candidate reviews in a fast-paced environment
  • 1+ years experience using google suite tools such as spreadsheets and docs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be based in the US
  • 1+ years experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, resume screening, or candidate evaluation
  • Comfortable making informed recommendations and exercising sound judgment during candidate review processes
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of work efficiently
  • Experience reviewing resumes across a variety of industries or functional areas
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements, recommend more efficient workflows, and contribute to operational improvements