Title: Contract Recruiter
Department: Talent Acquisition
Location: Santa Clara, CA – ONSITE
Type: Contract for 1+ year
Pay Rate: $47-$50/hr.
Shift: M-F, 8AM-5PM or 9AM-6PM

SUMMARY
The Contract Recruiter will partner closely with hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders to drive full-cycle recruiting for engineering roles in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. This position requires strong technical sourcing skills, a consultative approach, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority requisitions simultaneously.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Process Engineering and Product Engineering roles across SPG.
  

• Conduct detailed intake meetings to understand technical hiring needs and team objectives.
  

• Build effective sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive engineering talent.

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, engineering networks, talent communities, referrals, industry events, and specialized semiconductor channels.
  

• Develop and maintain strong pipelines for critical skill areas such as:
  

  • Semiconductor process development
    

  • Deposition, etch, CMP, metrology
    

  • Hardware and product development
    

  • Data analysis and yield improvement
    

Candidate Management

• Screen for technical competencies, problem-solving ability, semiconductor tool knowledge, and culture fit.
  

• Guide candidates smoothly through the interview and offer process.
  

• Maintain a high-touch experience for all candidates.

Hiring Manager & Stakeholder Partnership

• Advise hiring managers on market insights, talent availability, job content, and competitive positioning.
  

• Provide weekly updates on pipeline health, challenges, and opportunities.
  

• Collaborate with workforce planning, compensation, and HR operations teams to ensure seamless hiring execution.

Recruiting Operations

• Manage requisitions, interview feedback, and candidate progression in Workday and Eightfold.
  

• Ensure compliance with all company, federal, and state hiring policies.
  

• Track recruiting metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferred experience is semiconductor, hardware, or complex engineering roles.
  

• Demonstrated success sourcing Process Engineering and/or Product Engineering talent preferred.
  

• Experience working in a highly technical environment with multiple stakeholders.
  

• Strong communication, prioritization, and relationship-building skills.
  

• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms (Workday strongly preferred).

Preferred

• Experience recruiting within a semiconductor OEM, fab, or advanced manufacturing environment is a plus
  

• Understanding of semiconductor process modules (Deposition, Etch, CMP, PVD/CVD, etc.) is a plus
  

• Ability to interpret technical resumes and assess engineering competencies.
   

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality engineering candidates in a competitive talent market
  

• Building trust and strong partnerships with SPG hiring leaders
  

• Effectively managing a demanding requisition load
  

• Providing an exceptional candidate experience

Benefits
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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