Contract Corporate Recruiter

Overview:

Onward Search is seeking an experienced Contract Corporate Recruiter to provide coverage during the summer months while supporting internal hiring initiatives. This role will focus on full‑cycle recruiting for internal teams as we continue to build and launch new, exciting divisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of urgency, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and has prior agency or high‑volume recruiting experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support full‑cycle internal recruiting for Onward Search, including roles across Sales, Recruiting, Leadership (VP‑level), and emerging business divisions
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, priorities, and timelines
• Source, screen, and assess candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, internal tools, and proactive outreach
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain momentum in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Provide a strong candidate experience while moving quickly and decisively
• Assist in building and shaping new divisions alongside internal leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Prior recruiting experience required; agency or staffing experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work with speed, urgency, and minimal oversight
• Experience recruiting across multiple job families and seniority levels
• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple open roles simultaneously
• Ability to step in quickly and operate independently
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Pay & Contract Details:

• Contract Duration: Mid-July – September
• Hours: 20 hours/week
• Pay Rate: $35–$37/hour

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide provider of staffing and talent solutions. 

We own and operate multiple brands to include Onward Search (Marketing, Creative, Technology), Onward Accessibility, and Onward Search Education. In addition to staffing and recruitment, we provide consulting, training, and strategic support to many of the world’s leading brands.

Onward Search was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Connecticut. Our company is a 5-time winner of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award and has received multiple awards from Glassdoor and Comparably such as “Best Companies to Work for Women.”

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a 401(k) program for eligible full-time employees, along with resources designed to support well-being and career development.

We have built a culture fostered on entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, teamwork, and transparency. If you are energized by connecting people to opportunity, excited by emerging technologies, and motivated by measurable impact, you’ll fit in great with our team.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by State and Federal law.

*There is no application deadline for this posting because we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.*