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 indirect 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr