Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are seeking a talented Senior Recruiter for a growing Mobile Game Studio based in Los Angeles. This exciting hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on talent acquisition and help scale a dynamic mobile company in the gaming sector.

As a Senior Recruiter, you will be integral to driving the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, focusing on optimizing processes, improving performance metrics, and creating a seamless candidate experience. You’ll collaborate closely with hiring managers, contribute to office operations, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of talent acquisition at a leading mobile game studio. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with hours from 9 AM to 6 PM PST.

Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA) – 1-2 days onsite per week, candidates within a 4-hour driving radius of Santa Monica are encouraged to apply as well.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the entire recruitment process, ensuring process optimization, system automation, and an exceptional candidate experience.
• Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Track recruitment KPIs (e.g., time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, quality of hire) and use insights to enhance recruitment outcomes.
• Employer Branding & Industry Positioning: Strengthen the studio’s brand as a top employer in the gaming industry by showcasing products and values during candidate outreach, networking, and strategic partnerships.
• Candidate Experience & Communication: Ensure a positive, seamless candidate journey from initial contact to onboarding, maintaining timely and value-driven communication at every stage.
• Hiring Manager Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide training on interview best practices.
• Technology Optimization: Lead the charge in optimizing recruitment tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ensuring efficient sourcing and interview processes.
• Talent Pipeline Strategy: Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy to attract top candidates, ensuring a strong pipeline for current and future staffing needs.
• Collaboration Across Functions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the company’s evolving recruitment needs.
• Office Operations Support: Support office management activities, such as budgeting, vendor coordination, supply stocking, kitchen management, and building liaison duties.
• Reporting & Improvement: Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and identify areas for growth and strategy improvement.
• Adaptability & Process Refinement: Continuously refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness over time.

Requirements:

• Degree & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience & Background: 4-6 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, particularly in gaming, tech, or entertainment sectors.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise: Experience managing the full recruitment process, including employer branding, talent analytics, and reporting.
• Technical Recruitment Skills: Proficiency in sourcing specialized technical talent for roles like engineering, product management, data, and UI/UX.
• Communication & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, build relationships, and collaborate across teams.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Analytical thinker with a focus on improving recruitment processes and outcomes.
• Industry Knowledge & Market Practices: Familiarity with modern recruitment strategies, including data-driven decision-making and sourcing tools.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership: Proven success working with hiring managers and team members to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
• Adaptability & Agility: Ability to tackle complex challenges and adapt to the needs of a growing business environment.
• Office Operations & Support: Initiative to contribute to office operations and ensure a smooth-running workplace environment.

Benefits:

• 401k with match
• 50% funded medical, dental, vision, pet, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Flex time off

To learn more about this Senior Recruiter opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career!

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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