Senior Contract Recruiter

Acxiom•Conway, AR

About The Position

Acxiom is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting across a variety of roles. The recruiter will develop sourcing strategies, attract top-tier talent, manage candidate pipelines, and partner with hiring managers to deliver strong recruiting outcomes. The role focuses on full-cycle recruiting, particularly for sales and technology positions, and requires strong ATS expertise—preferably Workday—along with stakeholder-management skills and the ability to source candidates through multiple tools and platforms. This is a US-based hourly contract position. The primary location is Conway, Arkansas, with a home-based Conway location also listed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional recruiting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant recruiting work experience.
Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple job functions and levels.
Experience scaling revenue-generating teams by identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier corporate sales professionals with technical acumen and the ability to close deals.
Strong experience sourcing candidates through advanced recruiting tools and strategies.
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Demonstrated success in candidate generation, pipeline management, and requisition fulfillment.
Strong interviewing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Recruiting.
Experience recruiting within technology, marketing, data, or enterprise environments.
Experience working in contract or high-volume recruiting settings.
Experience using AI in the recruiting lifecycle.
Knowledge of recruitment analytics and KPI tracking.
Familiarity with employer branding and talent market insights.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake meetings through offer negotiation and onboarding support.
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce-planning goals.
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social platforms, networking, referrals, and other sourcing tools.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Screen, interview, and assess candidates for skill alignment, cultural fit, and overall qualifications.
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Use ATS systems to manage requisitions, candidate workflows, reporting, and compliance.
Maintain accurate recruiting metrics, pipeline activity, and hiring reports.
Support diversity recruiting initiatives and inclusive hiring practices.
Stay current on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive talent intelligence.
Collaborate with HR, hiring managers, and leadership teams to improve recruiting efficiency and outcomes.