Lead Recruiter

EAB•Washington, DC

7d•$75,000 - $91,500•Hybrid

About The Position

EAB's Recruiting team is seeking a full-cycle Lead Recruiter to support searches across multiple levels and divisions. In this role, you will partner with Business Partners and hiring teams in developing candidate sourcing and evaluation strategies, owning the process from search kickoff to offer negotiation and closing. This opportunity is also listed at Senior Recruiter level; candidates are being considered at both levels for the current opening. This position will be based in Richmond, Virginia or Washington, D.C.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
4-5+ years of relevant full-time professional experience, including full lifecycle recruiting and search management
Experience successfully leveraging applicant tracking systems and advanced candidate sourcing techniques
Proven track record of success with strategic pipeline generation and outbound sourcing at volume via tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter
Demonstrated ability to influence and advise hiring managers through complex searches to optimize outcomes and inflect success
Experience using structured, job-related criteria to evaluate candidates consistently and equitably
Exposure to and comfort managing senior client and/or internal stakeholder relationships
Ability to work and collaborate successfully on a geographically dispersed team
Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities, with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with both high touch and high volume full-cycle corporate recruiting
Proven goal orientation and ability to achieve or exceed target metrics and expectations with searches across varied functions, levels, and hiring volumes
Experience improving recruiting processes, tools, and stakeholder (e.g., candidate and hiring team experiences)
High emotional intelligence with ability to build rapport quickly and navigate sensitive situations effectively
Comfort navigating change and working within a dynamic growth environment
Impeccable written and spoken communication skills, emphasizing empathy and diplomacy
Sound judgment and discretion when navigating sensitive, high-stakes, or ambiguous situations
Experience in professional services and/or education industry
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration

Responsibilities

Manage the full candidate life cycle: attract, select, schedule, interview, and negotiate offers to close candidates
Develop a critical eye for candidates by fully understanding the unique needs of various business lines and job profiles; conduct comprehensive interviews that test effectively for qualifications
Market the firm to candidates, driving interest in EAB with a keen sense of what sells in competitive job markets and how to present our opportunities in a compelling way
Drive decision making with line managers to expedite the hiring process
Successfully manage the offer delivery and candidate “sell” process – create and deliver compelling and equitable offer proposals, ask probing questions to understand the factors in a candidate’s decision-making process, and coordinate efforts to effectively address questions or concerns with the ultimate goal of securing an acceptance
Source and attract exceptional talent through a mix of direct outreach, headhunting, job boards, and other sourcing tools
Analyze market and recruiting data to inform strategy, sourcing and evaluating talent effectively, and pivoting as needed to meet desired goals
Partner effectively with fellow recruiters to share candidate pipelines and contribute to team hiring goals
Serve as a consultative talent partner, translating evolving business needs into practical, equitable recruiting strategies; advise hiring teams on role definition, talent market realities, assessment strategy, and hiring tradeoffs
Build structured, consistent selection processes that support fair evaluation and sound decision-making
Adapt quickly across business lines, job profiles, and shifting hiring priorities while maintaining a strong candidate experience
Identify and implement approved process improvements, including thoughtful use of evolving technology and tools
Participate in special projects (e.g., recruiting campaigns, referral triaging, sourcing strategies, process optimization working groups, training modules and presentations)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities