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A Contract Recruiter is a recruitment professional hired temporarily (on contract) to help a company find, interview, and hire employees โ€” usually for a specific project, department, or period of high demand.

Hereโ€™s a breakdown ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”น What a Contract Recruiter Does

  • Sources candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, and referrals.

  • Screens and interviews applicants to assess qualifications and fit.

  • Coordinates interviews between candidates and hiring managers.

  • Manages job offers and supports onboarding.

  • Often specializes in tech, sales, healthcare, or other specific fields.

๐Ÿ”น Contract vs. Full-Time Recruiter

AspectContract RecruiterFull-Time Recruiter
Employment TypeTemporary (3โ€“12 months)Permanent
PaymentHourly or per projectSalary + benefits
FocusImmediate hiring needsOngoing talent pipeline
FlexibilityHighModerate

๐Ÿ”น When Companies Hire a Contract Recruiter

  • During rapid expansion or new project launches

  • When the internal HR team is overloaded

  • For short-term hiring goals

  • To bring in specialized recruiting expertise