13701 - Senior Recruiter

San Jose, CA, USA    |     HR/Talent Acquisition   |   Full-time
Job Reference: 13701 - Posted 07-Jan-2026

Together, We Build Breakthroughs — Join Kelly’s Talent Acquisition Team 

At Kelly, we believe great talent builds great innovation. We’re partnering with a cutting-edge semiconductor client and are looking for an experienced Sr. Technical Recruiter (Contract) to help us hire the minds behind tomorrow’s technology. If you’re a proactive, strategic recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — we’d love to connect. 

This is a 3–6 month contract (with potential to extend) supporting our client onsite in San Jose, CA with a hybrid schedule. 

What You’ll Do

  • Partner closely with client leadership to understand technical, high-volume, and semiconductor-focused hiring needs.

  • Build strong, diverse pipelines across engineering, hardware, and manufacturing functions.

  • Act as a trusted talent advisor, using insights and data to guide hiring decisions and influence strategy.

  • Drive creative sourcing strategies using Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, cold outreach, and niche-market techniques.

  • Ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate experience while maintaining accurate ATS documentation (Workday, SuccessFactors).


Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in technical, hardware, engineering, or semiconductor environments.

  • Proven high-volume recruiting capability with strong passive sourcing and pipeline-building skills.

  • English written and spoken professional proficiency.

  • Ability to partner with hiring managers and HRBPs with professionalism and strong business acumen.

  • Understanding of recruiting metrics and how to use data to drive hiring decisions and pipeline strategy.


Why This Role Matters

  • You’ll support a cutting-edge semiconductor organization during a pivotal growth phase.

  • You’ll help scale engineering and technical teams responsible for real-world innovation.

  • You’ll contribute to a high-performing, mission-driven recruiting team within Kelly’s global RPO model.

  • You’ll work in a hybrid setup while partnering closely with onsite business leaders in San Jose.

  • You’ll be part of a people-first culture centered on integrity, collaboration, and excellence.


Base pay range for this position is $45 – $51 per hour.  Final hourly compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.


Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.  For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you, visit: Learn about Working with Kelly (US)


Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.