Recruiter

Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition

Location: Bethesda, MD

Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week

Duration: 6-month contract to hire

We are working with a well-established organization seeking a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition to support full-cycle recruiting efforts. This role is ideal for a recruiting professional who enjoys building candidate pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and delivering a positive candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates through interview coordination and offer extension.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networking platforms, employee referrals, and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, provide recruiting guidance, and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and coordinate interviews throughout the hiring process.
• Communicate with candidates and hiring managers regarding interview feedback, hiring decisions, and next steps.
• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with recruiting processes.
• Support employer branding initiatives and promote an inclusive, professional candidate experience.
• Help identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 1–4 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and developing sourcing strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Workday or another applicant tracking system preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.

Additional Details

• Six-month contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Onsite in Bethesda, Maryland, five days per week.
• If you are a motivated recruiting professional looking to contribute to a busy talent acquisition team, we would love to connect with you.