| Location | Rockville, MD |
Title: Full Life Cycle Recruiter
Location : Rockville, MD
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE
We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter to manage full life-cycle recruiting for professional and mid-management positions. This role will partner closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to develop effective recruitment strategies, attract top talent, and manage recruiting initiatives that support organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will have strong sourcing capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Full Life-Cycle Recruiting
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, offer management, and hiring coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, establish position requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
Identify and attract qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and creative sourcing techniques.
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive market research, networking, and ongoing candidate relationship management.
Conduct in-depth candidate interviews using behavioral interviewing techniques to evaluate qualifications, competencies, and organizational fit.
Advise hiring managers on interview strategies, candidate evaluations, and hiring decisions.
Develop action plans with hiring managers and HR partners to address difficult-to-fill positions and aging requisitions.
Recruitment Strategy & Project Management
Support and lead talent acquisition initiatives, including career fairs, campus recruiting, employee referral programs, employer branding, and sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with HR leadership to implement cost-effective recruiting solutions aligned with business objectives.
Evaluate recruitment trends, industry best practices, and emerging sourcing technologies to improve recruiting effectiveness.
Participate in cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with recruiting colleagues to share market intelligence, sourcing strategies, and best practices.
Recruitment Operations & Compliance
Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activities, and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Ensure appropriate interview documentation and compliance with applicable employment regulations, including OFCCP guidelines where relevant.
Monitor recruiting metrics, pipeline activity, and time-to-fill performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Deliver a positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years of corporate recruiting experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Recruiting and major job boards.
Demonstrated success managing full life-cycle recruitment for professional and mid-management positions.
Proven experience sourcing passive candidates through Boolean searches, professional networking platforms, cold outreach, and other sourcing methods.
Strong behavioral interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
Experience partnering with hiring managers and HR leadership to develop and execute recruiting strategies.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions, competing priorities, and changing business needs.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Experience managing candidate pipelines, recruiting metrics, and ATS documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Previous recruiting experience within financial services, technology, regulated industries, or other highly specialized corporate environments.
Experience leading recruiting projects such as campus recruiting, employee referral initiatives, job fairs, and employer branding programs.
Professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Advanced degree or additional education in Human Resources or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of recruitment analytics, talent market trends, and sourcing best practices.
Experience supporting recruitment process improvements and talent acquisition technology initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, resourceful recruiter who combines strong sourcing expertise with a consultative approach to hiring manager partnerships. They should be comfortable managing a high-volume workload, navigating complex hiring requirements, and developing creative strategies to attract qualified talent. Strong Workday experience, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver results in a dynamic corporate environment are essential.
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