Talent Acquisition Specialist

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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