Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)

perplexity· People
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📍 Palo Alto📍 San FranciscoContract💰 USD 40–43

About this role

We're looking for a dynamic, highly organized Recruiting Coordinator to help us scale our team without ever compromising on experience. This is a high-velocity role at the heart of our hiring engine. You'll keep dozens of moving parts in sync, bring order to ambiguity, and make every candidate and hiring partner feel like they're our only priority. If you thrive when the path isn't fully mapped out, move fast without dropping details, and genuinely care about how people are treated, you'll do great here.

Contract Details:
Rate: $40 - $43 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Hybrid work schedule: In-office M/W/F

What You'll Do

  • Own the end-to-end candidate experience, making every interaction from first touch to final decision, feel seamless, human, and high-touch

  • Coordinate and schedule interviews across complex calendars, time zones, and competing priorities, keeping things moving at speed

  • Serve as a trusted partner to recruiters, interviewers, and hiring managers, anticipating needs, communicating proactively, and making their jobs easier

  • Operate independently in ambiguity: spot gaps, make judgment calls, and create structure where none exists yet

  • Identify, initiate, and drive projects that improve and scale our recruiting processes as the team grows

  • Manage logistics, administrative tasks, and ad-hoc recruiting support with accuracy and urgency

  • Continuously look for ways to raise the bar on both the external candidate experience and the internal stakeholder experience

What You Bring

  • 1-3 years of experience as either a Recruiting Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, or any adjacent role dealing with high volume scheduling

  • Comfort operating in ambiguity. You take initiative, make decisions with incomplete information, and don't wait to be told what to do

  • A natural high-velocity operator who moves quickly without sacrificing accuracy or attention to detail

  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously without losing the thread

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proactive, clear, and warm follow-through

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapting fast in a rapidly changing startup environment

  • Proficiency with various ATSs (Ashby preferred)

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) role at perplexity?
The listed salary for this Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) position at perplexity is USD 40–43. This is an Contract role.
Where is the Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) position at perplexity located?
This Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) role at perplexity is based in Palo Alto, San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) role at perplexity full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contract position. It is posted as a Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) role in the People department at perplexity.
Which team or department does the Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) at perplexity belong to?
This Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) position is part of the People department at perplexity. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) position at perplexity?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to perplexity's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) job at perplexity posted?
This Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) position at perplexity was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)
perplexity · 💰 USD 40–43
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