Senior Recruiter

Highwire

. Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies across PR, communications, marketing, digital, creative, and corporate functions .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including talent sourcing, pipeline management, and candidate engagement, while leveraging data-driven insights to refine strategies and enhance the candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTalent Sourcing StrategiesNegotiation SkillsRecruiting Metrics AnalysisGreenhouse Experience

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Hard Skills

Talent Pipeline DevelopmentBoolean Search TechniquesMarket ResearchCandidate AssessmentCompensation DiscussionsRecruiting Workflow StreamliningSourcing Effectiveness TrackingAdvanced Search TechniquesData Management in Google SheetsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Building Credibility with LeadersEngaging Candidate ExperienceProactive MindsetInfluencing Hiring DecisionsTransparent Communication

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemsGreenhouseRecruiting Trackers

Industry Keywords

PRCommunicationsMarketingDigitalCreativeAgencyProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies across PR, communications, marketing, digital, creative, and corporate functions
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current, anticipated, hard-to-fill, and recurring roles
Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, referrals, networking, and other sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates
Conduct talent market research and use insights to evaluate pipeline health and refine sourcing strategies
Serve as a trusted talent advisor to hiring leaders
Translate business priorities into role requirements and recruiting strategies
Guide interview strategy, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions
Provide weekly updates on search progress, pipeline activity, candidate feedback, and next steps
Partner with the Director of Talent Strategy to align recruiting priorities with broader business goals
Lead full-cycle recruitment across agency and corporate functions from kickoff through offer
Identify and assess talent through sourcing, networking, referrals, and inbound applicants
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through thoughtful engagement, timely communication, transparency, and follow-through
Communicate compensation structure, salary bands, benefits, and total rewards
Lead offer discussions and negotiations and close candidates
Strengthen recruiting practices, sourcing approaches, and scalable processes
Maintain accurate candidate, search, and pipeline information in Greenhouse and supporting trackers
Track recruiting metrics including pipeline development, sourcing effectiveness, time to fill, and candidate conversion
Streamline recruiting workflows and improve the candidate experience
Collaborate with the People team on employer branding, job descriptions, hiring communications, and inclusive hiring
Lead sourcing and recruitment for the internship program
Build relationships with universities, career centers, and professional organizations
Manage the intern recruitment process with hiring teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of recruiting experience, ideally within PR, communications, marketing, creative, digital, agency, or professional services environments
Proven ability to identify and engage high-quality passive candidates through targeted, research-driven sourcing strategies
Experience building talent pipelines for immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce planning
Ability to build credibility with senior leaders, understand business needs, and translate them into effective recruiting strategies
Ability to research talent markets and advise hiring teams on candidate availability, competitive dynamics, profiles, and expectations
Experience managing full-cycle searches from intake through offer
Strong negotiation skills and experience extending offers, navigating compensation discussions, and balancing candidate expectations with salary bands and internal equity
Commitment to delivering a thoughtful, engaging, and transparent candidate experience
Comfort using recruiting metrics and pipeline insights to evaluate effectiveness, identify challenges, and adjust strategies
Ability to engage candidates, influence hiring decisions, and build trusted partnerships across teams and leadership levels
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities and hiring needs change quickly
Proactive, resourceful mindset; ownership of searches and anticipation of hiring needs
Experience broadening talent networks and creating equitable, thoughtful candidate experiences
Experience with applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse experience preferred
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced search techniques
Proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel for pipeline tracking, reporting, and recruiting data management
Must reside in one of the listed eligible locations at the time of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
401(k) plan with employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
Paid parental leave benefits
Commuter benefits
Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
Monthly technology reimbursement
Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
501c3 donation matching program
Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
Monthly recognition and team celebrations
Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
Dog-friendly office environment
A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work