Senior Contract Recruiter
About The Position
Acxiom is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across a variety of roles. This individual will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, attracting top-tier talent, managing candidate pipelines, and partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver exceptional recruiting outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strategic talent acquisition professional with strong ATS expertise (preferably Workday), excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to source high-quality candidates through multiple recruiting tools and platforms. This is a US based contract position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional recruiting experience or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant recruiting work experience
- Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple job functions and levels
- Strong experience sourcing candidates through advanced recruiting tools and strategies
- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Preferred experience with Workday Recruiting
- 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 & time management
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting within technology, marketing, data, or enterprise environments
- Experience working in contract or high-volume recruiting settings
- Experience using AI in 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 additional sourcing tools
- Build and maintain strong 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
- Utilize 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
