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Absurd Ventures

Senior Recruiter (temporary)

Absurd Ventures, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403

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Summary We are seeking an experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter to join our team for a 6-month engagement. This role will manage end-to-end recruiting across a variety of disciplines, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver a high-quality, efficient hiring experience. This is a temporary, full-time position and requires on-site presence in the office every workday.

Core Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for a range of roles across game development, creative, production, and corporate functions

Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and team needs

Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including direct outreach, networking, and pipeline building

Screen resumes, conduct recruiter interviews, and coordinate interview loops with candidates and internal teams

Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive and professional experience

Facilitate offer preparation, compensation alignment, and offer delivery in partnership with leadership

Coordinate and support onboarding for new employees, including first-day readiness, documentation, and cross-functional handoffs

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system

Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations

Support a seamless handoff at the end of the engagement, including documentation of open roles and active pipelines

Core Qualifications

Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter, ideally within game development, media, or entertainment environments

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced startup setting

Strong sourcing, screening, and stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

Ability to work on-site in the office every day

Availability to commit to a temporary, full-time role for approximately 6 months

Plus If…

Experience recruiting for game development or creative production roles

Familiarity with startup or early-stage company hiring environments

Background in HR, People Operations, or employee experience, including onboarding or employee support

Experience using Greenhouse

Description

This is a temporary, 6-month engagement.

Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.

Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.

The pay range for this position is $50-$60 per hour. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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