Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)
Handshake
Posted: January 22, 2026
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Quick Summary
Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) is responsible for managing the recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates, as well as providing support to hiring managers and other stakeholders.
Required Skills
Job Description
About Handshake
Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.
Why join Handshake now:
• Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
• Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions
• Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
• Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
The Role
We’re looking for a highly organized and collaborative contract Recruiting Coordinator to help support and scale our hiring efforts. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering a people-first candidate experience by managing interview logistics, serving as a welcoming point of contact, and ensuring a smooth experience throughout the hiring process.
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. You’re eager to learn, take initiative, and build strong cross-functional relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
• Schedule and coordinate interviews efficiently while delivering a seamless candidate experience
• Manage recruiting tools with care, maintaining accurate and up-to-date data
• Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
• Represent Handshake as a warm, friendly, and reliable point of contact for candidates
• Support ad hoc and strategic coordination projects as needed
You Have
Must Haves:
• 1+ year(s) of scheduling or coordination experience, ideally in a high-energy, fast-paced setting
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and strong written communication
• A bias for action, humility, and a growth mindset
• Sound judgment and comfort handling sensitive information
Bonus Point(s):
• Experience with Ashby