Talent Acquisition Specialist 16823313

Cherry Bekaert • Ashburn, VA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity supporting a high-demand, fast-paced hiring environment. This role is ideal for a career recruiter (20+ years experience) who genuinely enjoys recruiting—not someone targeting HR leadership, L&D, or strategic roles. This is a hands-on, execution-driven role focused on high-volume recruiting, direct sourcing, and closing talent in competitive markets.

Requirements

• 20+ years of recruiting experience (agency or high-volume corporate recruiting strongly preferred)
• Proven success in high-volume, fast-paced hiring environments
• Strong background in direct sourcing/headhunting (not reliant on inbound applicants)
• Demonstrated ability to close candidates in highly competitive markets
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and hiring managers simultaneously
• Comfortable being on the phone—strong communication and influencing skills are critical
• Experience managing demanding stakeholders with professionalism and urgency
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and passion for recruiting

Nice To Haves

• A tenured recruiter who has “been there, done that” and chooses to focus on recruiting as their craft
• Someone who enjoys the hunt, the process, and the close
• Not looking to move into leadership, HRBP, or strategic roles—this is a pure recruiting seat

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment across high-volume requisitions
• Proactively source and headhunt candidates using multiple channels (LinkedIn, referrals, direct outreach, etc.)
• Conduct phone screens, candidate assessments, and interview coordination
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and adjust strategies in real-time
• Drive offer management and closing, including navigating counteroffers and competitive situations
• Maintain strong candidate pipelines while managing multiple open roles simultaneously
• Track and manage candidate activity within ATS and ensure accurate reporting
• Deliver a high-touch, professional candidate and stakeholder experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed