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Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. Our combined heritage is rooted in financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations, and today we deliver award-winning cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness solutions to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries.
Together, we share a collective passion and vision to protect consumers and help them grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. We’re always looking for smart, fearless and high-impact talent who see AI as a teammate – leveraging it to move faster and deliver meaningful results.
When you’re part of Gen, you’ll have the flexibility, tools and support to do your best work and grow your career – from flexible working options and time off to competitive pay, benefits and well-being programs.
At Gen, we are scrappy and relentlessly customer driven. We create room for healthy debate, experimentation and continuous learning, and we seek out people with different experiences, identities and ideas to join our team. You’ll work with people who back each other, respect each other and understand that our differences are a competitive advantage.
If this sounds like you, we’d love you to be part of Gen.
About the Role
Gen is seeking an adaptable, high-impact Contract Recruiter to support hiring needs across Tempe, Arizona; New York City, New York; and Mountain View, California. This role manages a consistent requisition load of approximately 20–30 mid‑ to senior‑level roles, spanning professional, corporate, and technical functions based on evolving business needs.
The role is hybrid and based out of the Tempe, AZ office (3 days per week onsite), partnering closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders across all three locations. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle recruiting experience, demonstrates flexibility across role types, and is comfortable shifting between professional and technical searches in a fast-paced environment.
This recruiter operates with strong AI fluency, data literacy, and hands-on experience using modern ATS platforms such as Ashby to drive sourcing efficiency, pipeline visibility, and informed decision-making. With a consultative, solutions-oriented approach, this role plays an important part in meeting hiring goals, advising leaders on talent markets, and delivering a high-quality, high-touch candidate experience in support of Gen’s broader talent strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 20–30 mid‑ to senior‑level professional and technical requisitions simultaneously across multiple office locations.
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using Boolean search, talent mapping, competitive research, and passive-candidate engagement.
- Leverage AI-driven tools, data insights, and ATS capabilities (e.g., Ashby) to optimize sourcing workflows, pipeline visibility, and decision-making.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and functional leaders to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and align on hiring expectations.
- Drive full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, debrief facilitation, and offer support.
- Build strong, consultative relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance on market trends, candidate availability, and hiring best practices.
- Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders on search progress, pipeline quality, and hiring timelines.
- Deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and professional representation of Gen’s brand.
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics to inform search strategy, improve pipeline quality, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with recruiting processes, documentation standards, and internal policies across all stages of recruitment.
- Support onboarding coordination and transition activities for newly hired employees.
About You
Experience
- Proven experience recruiting mid‑ to senior‑level professional and/or technical talent in competitive markets.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high‑volume requisition load (20–30 roles) across multiple locations.
- Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders and operating in a consultative recruiting model.
Skills
- Full-cycle recruiting and sourcing expertise
- Strong AI fluency and data literacy
- Hands-on experience with modern ATS platforms (e.g., Ashby)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to balance speed, quality, and candidate experience
Personal Attributes
- Data-driven and solutions-oriented mindset
- Highly adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Professional, consultative, and relationship-focused
What’s Next
After you submit your application, you can expect the following steps in the recruitment process:
- Zoom video call with Recruiter
- Zoom video call with the Hiring Manager
- Zoom video call with Senior Leader
About Gen:
Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. Our combined heritage is rooted in financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations, and today we deliver award-winning cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness solutions to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries.
Together, we share a collective passion and vision to protect consumers and help them grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. We’re always looking for smart, fearless and high-impact talent who see AI as a teammate – leveraging it to move faster and deliver meaningful results.
When you’re part of Gen, you’ll have the flexibility, tools and support to do your best work and grow your career – from flexible working options and time off to competitive pay, benefits and well-being programs.
At Gen, we are scrappy and relentlessly customer driven. We create room for healthy debate, experimentation and continuous learning, and we seek out people with different experiences, identities and ideas to join our team. You’ll work with people who back each other, respect each other and understand that our differences are a competitive advantage.
If this sounds like you, we’d love you to be part of Gen.
About the Role
Gen is seeking an adaptable, high-impact Contract Recruiter to support hiring needs across Tempe, Arizona; New York City, New York; and Mountain View, California. This role manages a consistent requisition load of approximately 20–30 mid‑ to senior‑level roles, spanning professional, corporate, and technical functions based on evolving business needs.
The role is hybrid and based out of the Tempe, AZ office (3 days per week onsite), partnering closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders across all three locations. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle recruiting experience, demonstrates flexibility across role types, and is comfortable shifting between professional and technical searches in a fast-paced environment.
This recruiter operates with strong AI fluency, data literacy, and hands-on experience using modern ATS platforms such as Ashby to drive sourcing efficiency, pipeline visibility, and informed decision-making. With a consultative, solutions-oriented approach, this role plays an important part in meeting hiring goals, advising leaders on talent markets, and delivering a high-quality, high-touch candidate experience in support of Gen’s broader talent strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 20–30 mid‑ to senior‑level professional and technical requisitions simultaneously across multiple office locations.
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using Boolean search, talent mapping, competitive research, and passive-candidate engagement.
- Leverage AI-driven tools, data insights, and ATS capabilities (e.g., Ashby) to optimize sourcing workflows, pipeline visibility, and decision-making.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and functional leaders to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and align on hiring expectations.
- Drive full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, debrief facilitation, and offer support.
- Build strong, consultative relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance on market trends, candidate availability, and hiring best practices.
- Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders on search progress, pipeline quality, and hiring timelines.
- Deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and professional representation of Gen’s brand.
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics to inform search strategy, improve pipeline quality, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with recruiting processes, documentation standards, and internal policies across all stages of recruitment.
- Support onboarding coordination and transition activities for newly hired employees.
About You
Experience
- Proven experience recruiting mid‑ to senior‑level professional and/or technical talent in competitive markets.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high‑volume requisition load (20–30 roles) across multiple locations.
- Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders and operating in a consultative recruiting model.
Skills
- Full-cycle recruiting and sourcing expertise
- Strong AI fluency and data literacy
- Hands-on experience with modern ATS platforms (e.g., Ashby)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to balance speed, quality, and candidate experience
Personal Attributes
- Data-driven and solutions-oriented mindset
- Highly adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Professional, consultative, and relationship-focused
What’s Next
After you submit your application, you can expect the following steps in the recruitment process:
- Zoom video call with Recruiter
- Zoom video call with the Hiring Manager
- Zoom video call with Senior Leader
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Recruiter
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires that a Contract Recruiter role demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the typical education requirements before an employer questions your petition.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have certified LCAs under job titles like Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or HR Consultant. Consistent filing history signals a real sponsorship infrastructure, not a one-time exception.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Contract Recruiter openings on Migrate Mate by verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you which employers have actually sponsored the role before, so you're not guessing based on company size or reputation.
Clarify whether the role is contract or direct hire
H-1B sponsorship requires an employer-employee relationship. If a staffing agency places you at a client site, the agency, not the client, must file the petition and maintain control over your work. Confirm this structure in writing before accepting an offer.
Request prevailing wage documentation before offer acceptance
Ask the employer to share the wage level from their OFLC Wage Search lookup for your job title and location. If the offered salary falls below Level I or II for your area, the LCA cannot be certified and the petition will stall.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching roles
If your current H-1B ends or your employer terminates you, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor. A new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes for you to maintain lawful status.
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Find Contract Recruiter JobsContract Recruiter H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Recruiter role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. Generic recruiting roles that accept any degree may face a Request for Evidence. Roles with specialized scope, such as technical recruiting or workforce strategy, strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Can a staffing agency sponsor my H-1B for a Contract Recruiter placement?
Yes, staffing agencies can sponsor H-1B workers, but USCIS scrutinizes these arrangements closely. The agency must be your legal employer of record, pay your wages directly, and maintain the right to control your work. A client company cannot file the petition on your behalf. Make sure the agency has a certified LCA in place before you start working, and confirm the end-client site is listed in the filing.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Contract Recruiter roles before?
DOL publishes LCA disclosure data that shows every employer who has filed for H-1B workers by job title and location. Migrate Mate surfaces this data directly in its job search, so you can filter Contract Recruiter listings by verified H-1B filing history rather than relying on job descriptions that mention sponsorship without evidence.
What happens to my H-1B status if my contract recruiter placement ends early?
If the staffing agency terminates your placement before your H-1B period expires, your status ends with it. USCIS provides a 60-day grace period for you to find a new sponsoring employer and file an H-1B transfer petition. The new employer can file under portability rules, letting you start working once the receipt notice is issued, without waiting for full approval.
Does working as a Contract Recruiter on H-1B count toward permanent residency eligibility?
Yes, H-1B time in status counts toward your U.S. work history and can support a future green card application. Employers sponsoring Contract Recruiters for permanent residency typically file under the EB-2 or EB-3 category, which requires a PERM labor certification unless the role qualifies for a National Interest Waiver. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel initiates that process separately from the H-1B.
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