Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Calix is where passionate innovators come together with a shared mission: to reimagine broadband experiences and empower communities like never before. As a true pioneer in broadband technology, we ignite transformation by equipping service providers of all sizes with an unrivaled broadband platform, state-of-the-art cloud technologies, and AI-driven solutions that redefine what’s possible. Every tool and breakthrough we offer is designed to simplify our customers’ operations and unlock extraordinary subscriber experiences through innovation to drive their growth.

At Calix, purpose runs deep—we’re driven by the conviction that bridging the digital divide can change lives. Here, you’ll thrive in a vibrant, collaborative culture that champions creativity, celebrates out of the box ideas, and fuels continuous personal and professional growth. Working with us means teaming up—virtually or side by side—with industry leaders and subject matter experts, all passionate about building a more inclusive digital future. Together, we spark a culture of relentless innovation and belonging where your contributions don’t just matter - they make a lasting difference.
It’s an exciting time to join Calix and we’re looking for a Senior Recruiter (contract) with experience identifying top talent for niche positions to join our team for 6 months. If you take pride in partnering with Hiring Leaders to find critical talent, excel at engaging highly skilled talent, and enjoy collaborating with others, this is the right role for you. We’re looking for someone who is organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is a strong communicator.
As part of our Talent Acquisition team, you will be responsible for the full recruitment cycle – partnering with hiring leaders to help build their teams, finding top talent, guiding candidates through our recruiting process, and becoming an expert on our employer value proposition to close candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Understand each job, craft a recruitment strategy plan and execute accordingly to fill the position
• Become an expert on our employer value proposition, culture, and total compensation philosophy and offerings to drive some of the most impactful talent into Calix.
• Source and engage candidates through the full recruitment cycle while acting as a trusted talent advisor to hiring leaders by sharing data and insights to help ensure the team is making the best hiring decisions.
• Conduct market research and glean competitive insights to actively source, screen, recruit and network with top talent and prospects within the technology space.
• Develop a compelling and competitive offer strategy and negotiate complex offers to close candidates.
• Identify passive candidates using intricate Boolean searches, user groups, professional and social networking, candidate referrals, networking, and our ATS to attract the best and brightest talent.
• Pipeline candidates and identify future opportunities they may be a fit for.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment
• Previous experience recruiting in a rapid growth high-tech environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to build new relationships quickly and the ability to influence and persuade with data
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.
• Self-driven and highly motivated, with a true sense of ownership and accountability from start to finish.
• Previous experience with Workday’s ATS is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to engage and attract passive and active candidates for hard-to-find niche skill sets – experience and success with headhunting tactics and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Location:

• This is a remote-based position located anywhere in the United States or Canada

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