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Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)

Handshake

Handshake

Administration, People & HR
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 22, 2026

Location

San Francisco, CA

Employment Type

Contract

Location Type

On-site

Department

General & Administrative

Compensation

  • $35 per hour

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About Handshake

Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.

Why join Handshake now:

  • Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel

  • Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions

  • Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others

  • Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue

The Role

We’re looking for a highly organized and collaborative contract Recruiting Coordinator to help support and scale our hiring efforts. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering a people-first candidate experience by managing interview logistics, serving as a welcoming point of contact, and ensuring a smooth experience throughout the hiring process.

The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. You’re eager to learn, take initiative, and build strong cross-functional relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Schedule and coordinate interviews efficiently while delivering a seamless candidate experience

  • Manage recruiting tools with care, maintaining accurate and up-to-date data

  • Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and discretion

  • Represent Handshake as a warm, friendly, and reliable point of contact for candidates

  • Support ad hoc and strategic coordination projects as needed

You Have

Must Haves:

  • 1+ year(s) of scheduling or coordination experience, ideally in a high-energy, fast-paced setting

  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

  • Impeccable attention to detail and strong written communication

  • A bias for action, humility, and a growth mindset

  • Sound judgment and comfort handling sensitive information

Bonus Point(s):

  • Experience with Ashby