Senior Recruiter

LIFEMOVES•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$76,635 - $114,953•Onsite

About The Position

LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs, LifeMoves provides our neighbors experiencing homelessness with a temporary place to call home while offering intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach. The Senior Recruiter is a strategic and operational partner within LifeMoves’ Talent Acquisition team, supporting the Director of Talent Acquisition in executing organization-wide recruitment initiatives. This role manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating candidates to ensure a positive and mission-aligned experience. The Senior Recruiter develops and implements strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent, while fostering equitable and inclusive hiring practices. In addition, the role builds and maintains strong partnerships with hiring managers, external recruitment partners, and community organizations to strengthen talent pipelines, ensures compliance with employment laws and internal policies, and drives continuous improvement of recruitment processes and systems to support LifeMoves’ long-term talent strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 5 years of progressive recruitment experience.
Demonstrated experience executing inclusive, mission-driven recruitment strategies.
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed hiring, DEILEX practices, and equitable selection processes.
Proficiency with ATS and recruitment platforms (BambooHR, Paycom, or similar).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to social justice, workforce equity, and LifeMoves’ mission.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit, social services, or housing sector experience.
Experience building partnerships with workforce development, reentry, or community organizations.
Knowledge of California labor law, EEO compliance, and fair hiring standards.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for assigned departments or job levels, ensuring a high-quality and mission-aligned candidate experience.
Develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill, niche, or leadership positions to attract top talent.
Maintain and optimize applicant tracking system (ATS) usage, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and data integrity.
Partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition to implement organization-wide recruitment strategies aligned with LifeMoves’ mission and DEILEX values.
Assist in workforce planning, forecasting, and resource allocation to meet current and future hiring needs.
Support employer branding initiatives, talent marketing campaigns, and community partnerships to attract diverse candidates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, providing guidance on equitable hiring practices, effective interviewing, and candidate evaluation.
Act as a consultative partner to department leaders on recruitment strategy, candidate selection, and hiring decisions.
Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience, to HR leadership.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, ADA, and ban-the-box regulations.
Foster partnerships with educational institutions, professional organizations, and community groups to strengthen talent pipelines.
Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes, policies, and tools to ensure efficiency, fairness, and inclusivity.
Lead and coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs, ensuring a smooth and engaging transition into the organization.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies, audits, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and IT to ensure seamless pre-boarding, onboarding, and system access for new hires.
Promote a positive candidate experience through timely communication, interview coordination, and constructive feedback throughout the hiring process.
Gain in-depth expertise in Paycom and lead system-related projects, updates, and process improvements to enhance HR and recruitment operations.
Support special HR initiatives such as process audits, policy updates, and talent development efforts as assigned.