Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Ashburn, VA (100% Onsite Mon–Thurs | Remote Fridays)
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no flexibility)
Compensation: $85,000 – $129,000 (conversion salary)
Overview
Seeking a seasoned
Talent Acquisition Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity supporting a high-demand, fast-paced hiring environment. This role is ideal for a career recruiter (20+ years experience) who genuinely enjoys recruiting—not someone targeting HR leadership, L&D, or strategic roles.
This is a hands-on, execution-driven role focused on high-volume recruiting, direct sourcing, and closing talent in competitive markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruitment across high-volume requisitions
- Proactively source and headhunt candidates using multiple channels (LinkedIn, referrals, direct outreach, etc.)
- Conduct phone screens, candidate assessments, and interview coordination
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and adjust strategies in real-time
- Drive offer management and closing, including navigating counteroffers and competitive situations
- Maintain strong candidate pipelines while managing multiple open roles simultaneously
- Track and manage candidate activity within ATS and ensure accurate reporting
- Deliver a high-touch, professional candidate and stakeholder experience
What We’re Looking For
- 20+ years of recruiting experience (agency or high-volume corporate recruiting strongly preferred)
- Proven success in high-volume, fast-paced hiring environments
- Strong background in direct sourcing/headhunting (not reliant on inbound applicants)
- Demonstrated ability to close candidates in highly competitive markets
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and hiring managers simultaneously
- Comfortable being on the phone—strong communication and influencing skills are critical
- Experience managing demanding stakeholders with professionalism and urgency
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and passion for recruiting
Work Environment
- Fully onsite Monday–Thursday (Ashburn, VA) — no exceptions
- Remote Fridays
- Highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment
Ideal Profile
- A tenured recruiter who has “been there, done that” and chooses to focus on recruiting as their craft
- Someone who enjoys the hunt, the process, and the close
- Not looking to move into leadership, HRBP, or strategic roles—this is a pure recruiting seat
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