4-5 Month Contract Recruiter (Parental Leave Coverage)

The Elevator Pitch 

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can make an immediate impact? Are you known for building strong relationships and delivering results without missing a beat? 

Evolv is looking for a Contract Recruiter to ensure seamless continuity across our recruiting operations during a key team member’s parental leave. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role, managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments, while helping us maintain the quality, speed, and candidate experience our teams have come to expect. The ideal start date is mid- to late-January through mid-to- late May. 

In this role, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and GTM, keeping our hiring momentum strong and ensuring time-to-fill and candidate experience metrics remain stable. You’ll have access to robust tools (Workable, Workday, and LinkedIn Recruiter), and an engaged People & Talent team committed to collaboration, transparency, and excellence. 

Contract Deliverables & Engagement Outcomes 

In the first 30 days, you will: 

• Conduct structured handoffs with the current recruiter to understand all open roles, pipelines, and hiring priorities. 

• Establish strong relationships with key hiring managers across departments. 

• Learn Evolv’s recruiting systems, templates, and processes (Workable, Workday, interview scheduling workflows, etc.). 

• Begin to manage active requisitions and candidate communications to ensure continuity with minimal disruption. 

Within 60 Days you will: 

• Independently manage 15–20 active requisitions across a mix of technical and G&A functions. 

• Maintain or improve time-to-fill metrics (no more than 10–15% variance from current benchmarks). 

• Generate 2–4 qualified candidates per role within 2 weeks of intake meetings. 

• Partner with hiring managers to deliver consistent weekly updates and maintain proactive pipeline visibility. 

• Ensure all candidate communication and updates occur within 48 hours, upholding Evolv’s “people first” approach. 

By the end of your contract, you will: 

• Have successfully closed a majority of active requisitions, helping Evolv sustain hiring goals during the coverage period. 

• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience, reflected in positive feedback from stakeholders. 

• Leave behind clean data and organized documentation in Workable and Workday for smooth handoff and continuity. 

• Contribute process improvement suggestions to support the People & Talent team’s continuous evolution. 
  

The Work:  What type of work will you be doing?

Full-Cycle Recruitment 

• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for assigned roles across multiple business units. 

• Conduct intake meetings to clarify role outcomes, competencies, and interview structure. 

• Source talent using creative and data-driven techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networks). 

• Screen and evaluate candidates for both technical and cultural alignment. 

• Schedule interviews, gather feedback, and manage the offer process in partnership with People Ops. 
  

Hiring Manager Partnership 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on role prioritization, candidate market data, and interview best practices. 

• Ensure consistent communication and alignment across all stakeholders. 

• Proactively troubleshoot hiring bottlenecks and provide solutions to maintain hiring velocity. 
  

Candidate Experience & Brand Stewardship 

• Deliver a high-touch, human-centered experience to every candidate. 

• Uphold Evolv’s values in all communication — from outreach through offer acceptance or rejection. 

• Represent Evolv’s mission and culture authentically to attract top talent aligned with our purpose. 
  

Data Integrity & Process Consistency 

• Maintain accurate records of candidate status, notes, and metrics in Workable and Workday. 

• Track key metrics including time-to-fill, candidate source, and pipeline diversity. 

• Support ongoing reporting efforts to provide leadership with clear visibility into recruiting activity and outcomes. 
  

Bonus Points for:  Prior experience stepping into short-term coverage roles or contract recruiting engagements in fast-growing organizations is a plus. 

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? 

You will partner closely with Liza Knapp, Head of People, and work alongside the broader People team. 

The team culture is rooted in collaboration, empathy, and accountability — we do the right thing, own it, and win together. We’re passionate about creating an environment where every new hire and candidate experience reflects Evolv’s values. During this coverage period, you’ll be supported by a small but mighty team that values autonomy, open communication, and humor even in busy moments. 

Where is the role located? 

This is a U.S.-based contract position. Preference for candidates in Eastern time zones to align with team and hiring manager schedules. Occasional on-site collaboration in Waltham, MA may be requested but is not required.

Contract Structure & Eligibility 

This role is structured as an independent contractor engagement. Candidates must operate through their own established LLC or equivalent business entity and be able to enter into a services agreement with Evolv Technologies. 

The contractor will be responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business expenses and will not be eligible for employee benefits, equity, or bonus programs. 

Compensation and Transparency Statement 

The hourly rate range for this contract position is $40–$55 per hour, depending on experience, expertise, and location. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis against submitted invoices, in accordance with the agreed-upon services agreement.  Expected weekly hours are approximately 30-40 per week, with flexibility in how work is completed, provided deliverables and timelines are met. 

This contract position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, equity, or bonuses, but it includes: 

• Access to Evolv’s recruiting systems and templates. 

• Inclusion in team standups, hiring syncs, and company communications for full context and engagement. 

• Flexibility to work remotely while maintaining alignment with business hours.