Contract Recruiter

Lenovo is seeking a high-impact, senior-level Talent Acquisition Partner to support our Sales organization on a 6-month+ contract. This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end recruiting role for a recruiter who can operate as a true talent advisor‑owning the search strategy, influencing stakeholders, and consistently delivering top talent in a competitive market. This individual will serve as the primary recruiting focal point for hiring managers and HR partners, bringing strong market intelligence, exceptional candidate stewardship, and the ability to close talent through complex offer scenarios. What You’ll Own Full-cycle recruiting leadership: drive hiring from intake and talent strategy through selection, compensation recommendations, and offer negotiation. Strategic requisition ownership & project management: manage multiple searches simultaneously while providing crisp, proactive updates on progress, risks, and market dynamics. Proactive, global sourcing: leverage direct outreach, social platforms, referrals, and targeted headhunting techniques to build high‑quality pipelines. Consultative stakeholder partnership: influence and guide hiring leaders and HR partners through best practices, calibrated evaluation, and sound decision‑making. Complex offer creation & negotiation: confidently structure and close offers that may include variable compensation, LTI, relocation, etc. Premium candidate & hiring manager experience: deliver a high‑touch process and serve as the trusted point person for all hiring activity within this business group. Basic Qualifications 7+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience (corporate and/or search/agency), with demonstrated success closing high‑caliber talent. Preferred Qualifications Proven experience recruiting for sales organizations and/or roles aligned to strategic growth priorities. Strong capability advising senior stakeholders and driving intake rigor, alignment, and decision velocity. Expert‑level sourcing capability (market mapping, competitor targeting, outreach strategy, pipeline conversion). Strong business acumen and comfort navigating compensation conversations and offer approvals. Prior experience leading/owning recruiting projects or mentoring other recruiters (lead‑level impact). Strong analytics and recruiting operations discipline (dashboards, funnel insights, stakeholder‑ready reporting). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in the Raleigh, NC area and able to work onsite three days per week. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr