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Pivotal

Technical Recruiter – Contract

Pivotal

. Design and implement the overall recruiting strategy .

Posted 10/27/2026contractPalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 - $70 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing recruiting strategies, utilizing various selection processes, and leveraging HR databases and systems to attract and retain top talent. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential for building candidate relationships and collaborating with department managers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)LinkedIn RecruiterHuman Resource Information Systems (HRIS)Candidate Relationship Management

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Job AnalysisResume ScreeningInterviewing TechniquesRecruitment ReportingTalent Pipeline Development
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStrong Decision-Making
Tools & Technologies
Recruiting SoftwareCandidate Management Systems (CMS)Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
Industry Keywords
Engineering RecruitmentSoftware RecruitmentWeb Development RecruitmentEmbedded Systems RecruitmentBest Place to Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and implement the overall recruiting strategy
  • Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
  • Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
  • Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards and colleges
  • Source and recruit candidates
  • Screen candidate resumes and job applications
  • Conduct interviews using reliable recruiting and selection tools and methods
  • Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
  • Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
  • Provide analytical and well-documented recruiting reports to the team
  • Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
  • Champion the company’s “best place to work” reputation
  • Collaborate regularly with department managers and proactively identify future hiring needs
  • Attract, hire and retain the best employees while growing a strong talent pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven work experience as a Recruiter for engineering and other disciplines including software, web development and embedded, either as an in-house recruiter or a staffing agency recruiter
  • Hands-on experience with various selection processes, including phone interviewing and reference checks
  • Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
  • Hands-on experience with recruiting software, including LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • BS/MS in Human Resources Management or related, or commensurate related experience
  • Must be eligible for employment in the United States
  • Willingness to work onsite at the HQ office in Palo Alto, California

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical plan
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • 401(k) plan