Recruiter

LHH
Arlington, VA

Senior Recruiter


Pay: $35–$45/hr (temp) | $105,000 salary upon conversion

Type: Contract / Temp-to-Hire

Location: Hybrid, located in Arlington, VA


Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and polished Recruiter with a strong track record of tenure and success in full‑cycle talent acquisition. This role requires someone who operates with a strategic mindset, brings a consultative approach, and can independently manage a significant requisition load while partnering closely with senior leadership. As a high‑visibility function, the Recruiter will represent both the hiring team and employer brand with professionalism, urgency, and exceptional communication skills.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full‑cycle recruiting across a variety of corporate, technical, and specialized roles — including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate management, offer facilitation, and closing.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies that tap into diverse talent pools, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, and proactive outreach.
  • Build and maintain strong consultative relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and senior leaders to align on role requirements, market insights, strategies, and timelines.
  • Own candidate experience from first touch to final conversation, ensuring consistent communication, efficiency, and professionalism.
  • Use good judgment to prioritize requisitions, manage expectations, and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within ATS and internal systems.
  • Support employer branding and talent pipeline initiatives as needed.


Qualifications

  • 5–10+ years of recruiting experience with proven success and strong tenure across corporate, agency, or hybrid environments.
  • Demonstrated strength in high‑volume, fast‑paced recruiting, including managing 15–30+ open roles at a time.
  • Exceptional communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal — with the confidence to advise and influence hiring managers at all levels.
  • Experience with modern ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar) and sourcing tools.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
  • Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team environment.


Why This Role

  • High‑impact recruiting partnership with leadership
  • Strong opportunity for long‑term conversion and career growth
  • Competitive compensation with a clear path from temp to full‑time hire
  • Fast‑paced, dynamic environment where your expertise truly matters


Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance