Junior Technical Recruiter

junior technical recruiter (part-time)

location: san ramon, ca (hybrid – once a month, based on request)

in‑office presence required once a month, based on request.

looking for expertise in hiring candidates from a technical background – more hardware than software.

• technical recruiting experience for hardware engineer, fpga, asic designer, or verification roles, or prior hiring for semiconductor or chip‑related projects/companies.
• strong negotiation skills.
• strong communication skills.
• attention to detail.

the recruiter will develop search requirements and heavily work on active and passive sourcing. Perform recruiting activities including sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending qualified candidates.

• review and screen resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position and search requirements.
• source candidates and qualify them through phone screen for the requirements.
• utilize prescreening questions for phone screen purposes.
• build a pipeline and sources for returning positions.
• bring a pool of candidates who have experience with semiconductor companies.
• prepare candidates for interviews – client culture, job description, competencies, and expectations.
• act as a liaison by providing ongoing information to the candidate and manage the candidate relationship through the complete recruiting life‑cycle.
• maintain follow‑ups, track pipelines, and update database and candidates’ record in the hiring tools.
• proficiency in using linkedin recruiter, google sheet, and ats.
• also participate on special projects and process improvement initiatives as required.

• either
  • bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
  • 1–3 years of experience as a recruiter, preferably for positions such as hardware engineer, fpga, asic designer, or verification jobs, or previously worked on hiring for semiconductor or chip‑related projects/companies.
• strong written and oral communication skills.

location: oakland, ca (hybrid)

pay rate: $35k–$50k per annum.

only submit candidates currently residing in the bay area or working in oakland. Assignment is hybrid but requires on‑site presence at oakland general office 1–2 days per week. Pg&e laptop and mobile phone will be provided. Any additional equipment required will be responsible of the supplier.

some recruiting experience – reviewing resumes, posting jobs online, working with ats, phone screening applicants, and familiarity with union and non‑union positions.

• the recruiter will develop search requirements and post jobs as required.
• perform full life‑cycle recruiting including sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending qualified candidates.
• assist with the selection process and negotiate employment offers.
• develop job posting descriptions, including minimum and desired qualifications using existing job profiles where available, and develop prescreening questions to assist with qualifying candidates/phone screen.
• determine recruiting strategy to build a pipeline and sources for diverse internal and external talent.
• review and screen resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position and search requirements (phone screen as applicable).
• identify opportunities to positively impact diversity hiring efforts.
• prepare candidates for interviews – review culture, org. Structure, job description, competencies, and expectations. Act as a liaison by providing ongoing information to the candidate and manage the candidate relationship through the complete recruiting life‑cycle.
• consult hiring managers on candidate qualifications, work experience, degree of match vs. Search requirements, and recommend candidates to interview and secure agreement on final interview slate.
• guide the lines of business through a compliant recruiting and hiring process and develop and maintain working relationships with clients to understand their business and staffing needs (short and long‑term) and to help prioritize and plan recruiting activities. Also participate on special projects and process improvement initiatives as required.

• bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years of experience as a full‑cycle recruiter, preferably with some it experience.
• strong written and oral communication skills.
• knowledge of federal regulations affecting hiring practices (ofccp, eeo, and affirmative action).

• fortune 500 company experience in a highly process‑driven environment.