Recruiter (Contract, 6 months)

At Riot, we believe great Recruiters are part brand ambassador, matchmaker, and strategic partner. As a full-cycle Recruiter (Contract), you'll work closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and Recruiting Partners to attract top talent in engineering and game production - primarily for our Sydney office.

You’ll own the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and engaging candidates to delivering a smooth and inclusive interview experience. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to broader recruiting initiatives, including process improvements and discipline-level projects.

This is a 6 month contract position based in Sydney, Australia. 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers and Recruiting Partners to deeply understand team needs and build targeted hiring strategies
• Source top technical and production talent using a blend of direct outreach, networking, and creative channels
• Review and qualify incoming applicants and passive candidates for fit and interest
• Provide a best-in-class candidate experience through timely, transparent communication
• Manage candidate pipelines and keep stakeholders aligned throughout the process
• Help evolve our recruiting practices and support continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of sourcing and recruiting experience in the tech or gaming industries
• Hands-on experience with Greenhouse (or comparable ATS)
• Skilled in sourcing tools including LinkedIn, Boolean search, and deep web strategies
• Proven success engaging passive candidates from top-tier companies
• Strong ability to track, report, and communicate recruiting metrics to business stakeholders
• Comfortable building cross-functional relationships and managing stakeholder expectations

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting within the games industry
• Familiarity with hiring for technical or production roles

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia

Job ID: 7178933

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-26T18:30:29