Recruiter - Contractor

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).   Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology. Sony Electronics is seeking a contract Recruiter who understands the importance of attracting top talent to drive business success. In this role, you will deliver full cycle recruiting support for a high impact technical and nontechnical roles with a strong emphasis on Engineering, Sales, and Marketing functions. You will partner with hiring managers and People and Culture team members to execute sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interviewing, offer creation, and hiring activities in Workday, while ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliance with employment regulations. You will own candidate progression from requisition creation through hire, including post activities and onboarding, offer activities and onboarding handoff. The expected assignment duration for this position is six months with the possibility to extend depending on business needs.

Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and timelines, ensuring alignment throughout the recruiting lifecycle. Serve as a trusted advisor by providing guidance on recruiting processes, interviewing techniques, and best practices for candidate evaluation. Champion inclusive hiring practices and ensure fair, consistent candidate assessment across all stages of the hiring process. Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies leveraging multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and professional networks. Proactively identify, engage, and attract qualified candidates through targeted outreach and relationship building. Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs. Review resumes and applications to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with role requirements. Conduct phone screens and structured interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and overall suitability for the role. Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panelists, managing coordination, communication, and candidate experience. Support the offer process, including offer creation on Workday and coordination with compensation, HR business partners, and hiring managers. Initiate background checks, move candidates to hire in Workday, and facilitate onboarding handoffs to the People Experience or Service Delivery team. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate and requisition data within the applicant tracking system to support reporting and compliance. Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as internal policies and procedures. Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting processes, tools, and the overall candidate experience, sharing recommendations with the recruiting team. Stay informed on relevant industry, talent market, and labor trends to support data‑driven recruiting strategies. Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to attract top talent and strengthen Sony’s employment brand. Participate in career fairs, industry events, and networking activities to promote Sony Electronics and build long‑term talent communities. Required Minimum Qualifications   3+ years of experience in Human Resources