Senior Recruiter

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

In this exciting opportunity, you will play a key role on the Talent Acquisition team for our client, a leading financial services and student loans company. You’ll lead end-to-end recruitment efforts focused on high-volume hiring for Collections and Call Center roles. This hybrid position requires working onsite 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a forward-thinking recruitment strategy to attract exceptional talent in Collections and Call Center roles.
• Oversee multiple hiring classes each month, ensuring the timely delivery of qualified candidates to meet staffing objectives.
• Collaborate with workforce planning and operations teams to anticipate hiring needs and synchronize recruitment efforts with business demands.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics and communication for large candidate groups, working closely with HR and training teams for smooth transitions.
• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and candidate selection.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their talent requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with external recruitment agencies and job boards to maintain a robust candidate pipeline.
• Utilize social media and digital platforms to enhance the employer brand and engage passive candidates.
• Advise hiring managers on candidate selection, offer negotiations, and employment contracts.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, selection, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Experience in high-volume and collections, class-based recruiting.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for influencing and persuading.
• Strong analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in using Workday and other recruitment technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition (preferred).
• Previous experience recruiting for marketing, advertising, analytics, and decision sciences roles (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.