Fractional Senior Recruiter

Pathways; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pathways is hiring an energetic and highly motivated Fractional Senior Recruiter to support its talent acquisition team in a hybrid setup in Lynchburg, VA. In this role, you will apply end-to-end recruiting expertise across multiple clients or projects, focusing on sourcing, engaging, and securing top-tier candidates while maintaining a strong, consistent candidate experience.

This fractional position runs full-cycle recruiting, partners with hiring managers and external stakeholders, and uses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in negotiation and candidate sourcing.
• Strong interviewing skills to assess technical fit and growth potential.
• Experience with UltiPro and Lever ATS.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Proven ability in high-volume full-cycle recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Own full cycle recruiting from sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Manage candidate pipelines with ATS (Lever/UltiPro).
• Create targeted sourcing strategies across platforms.
• Run high-volume recruitment campaigns balancing quality and speed.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and partners.
• Maintain HR compliance throughout hiring.
• Research market trends to improve sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation

Candidate sourcing

Relationship management

High-volume recruiting

Interviewing

Communication

Project management

Training support

Tools

UltiPro

Lever

Job description

Pathways is hiring an energetic and highly motivated Fractional Senior Recruiter to support its talent acquisition team in a hybrid setup in Lynchburg, VA. In this role, you will apply end-to-end recruiting expertise across multiple clients or projects, focusing on sourcing, engaging, and securing top-tier candidates while maintaining a strong, consistent candidate experience.

Role overview

This fractional position is designed for a recruiter who can run full cycle processes, partner closely with hiring managers and external stakeholders, and use data-driven sourcing tactics to deliver quality and speed. You will also stay current on market trends and recruiting techniques to continuously improve how talent pipelines are built and managed.

Responsibilities

• Own full cycle recruiting, starting with candidate sourcing and screening through interviews and offer negotiation, with emphasis on a seamless candidate experience
• Use talent management and applicant tracking systems (including Lever or UltiPro) to manage candidate pipelines efficiently
• Create and execute targeted sourcing strategies across social media platforms, HR sourcing channels, and campus recruitment initiatives to attract diverse talent
• Run high-volume recruitment campaigns for roles that may include technical recruiting and executive search, balancing quality with speed
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and external partners to understand staffing needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR legal standards during all stages of hiring
• Conduct research to identify innovative recruiting approaches, market trends, and competitive intelligence that improves sourcing effectiveness

Requirements

• Proven experience in negotiation, candidate sourcing, and relationship management within HR and recruiting environments
• Strong interviewing skills, including the ability to assess technical competencies, cultural fit, and potential for growth
• Experience with HR systems and ATS platforms, including UltiPro and tools such as Lever
• Knowledge of employment law relevant to talent acquisition, HR legal compliance, and employee relations best practices
• Demonstrated ability in high-volume recruiting settings with a focus on full cycle processes
• Excellent communication skills for engaging candidates through cold calling, recruitment social media marketing, and collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Experience supporting training and development initiatives, including employee orientation, employee evaluation, succession planning, and employee engagement strategies
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once while maintaining attention to detail in research, sourcing, and external recruiting efforts

Location and schedule

The role is hybrid remote in Lynchburg, VA 24503.

Compensation

$90.00 - $110.00 per hour (USD).

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance

Technologies: Lever, UltiPro