Contract Recruiter

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

Recruiter

KinderCare Learning Companies

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a passionate and driven Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will identify and engage a diverse pool of exceptional candidates for Center Staff positions across our field organization.

This position requires a proactive recruiter who can build strong talent pipelines, actively source candidates, and partner closely with hiring leaders across multiple locations. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to Center leadership, helping shape hiring strategies while delivering an exceptional candidate and partner experience.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and are motivated by meeting and exceeding hiring goals, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle process for high volume, hourly roles and other key openings across 15-20 locations
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify and attract both active and passive candidates
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
• Apply knowledge of industry trends to recommend recruiting solutions
• Collaborate with recruiting leadership, peers, and business partners to align staffing priorities
• Ensure timely, clear communication with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders to deliver a positive recruiting experience
• Guide hiring decisions, extend offers, and negotiate and close candidates
• Support or lead special recruiting initiatives and projects that improve hiring outcomes across the organization

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume, full-cycle recruiting, including hiring for non-exempt roles in a corporate environment
• Ability to source, engage, and convert passive candidates
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Experience developing and executing creative recruiting strategies to meet hiring goals
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at influencing and advising hiring managers while driving the recruiting process forward
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret recruiting metrics and business data to guide decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern recruiting tools
• Experience with ATS and CRM systems (Workday and Phenom preferred)
• Working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and talent development practices
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced, or agency environment preferred
• Ability to work across time zones

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Posting End Date : 2026-03-23

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR

Job ID: KinderCare-KNOWA0054JR39217EXTERNALENUS

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-18T00:06:20