Lead Recruiter - Full-Lifecycle (Tech & Ops)

Well; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Well is seeking a Lead Recruiter in Chapel Hill to own full-lifecycle recruitment across technical, operational, and business roles. You’ll drive outbound sourcing, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews, partnering with hiring managers to ensure fast, high-quality hires aligned with our mission and culture.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development, you will manage the UKG ATS, maintain data integrity, and build diverse talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on, full-lifecycle recruiting experience in fast-paced environments, with proven success executing searches at all levels and across functions, including technical roles.
• Proven ability to manage high requisition loads and build deep sourcing pipelines.
• Advanced working knowledge of enterprise ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-assisted sourcing/productivity tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of maintaining clean ATS data and candidate records.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a business partner, using market insights, data and strong judgment to guide hiring managers toward better, faster decisions.
• Clear, persuasive communication skills with candidates and internal team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive the hands-on execution of full-lifecycle recruitment for assigned requisitions across technical, operational, and commercial roles.
• Execute heavy outbound sourcing to systematically populate top-of-funnel candidate pools with diverse, highly qualified talent.
• Serve as the frontline ambassador for Well, engaging candidates with high energy, clarity, and conviction regarding our mission and culture.
• Utilize diverse sourcing streams, including LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, industry networking, affinity groups, universities and partner organizations.
• Screen high volumes of resumes and conduct initial phone/video screens to rigorously assess qualifications and culture fit.
• Facilitate candidate logistics and interview coordination, including both virtual and onsite.
• Maintain a high-touch, responsive candidate experience, ensuring clear communication and minimizing candidate drop-off throughout the interview lifecycle.
• Partner with hiring managers to schedule intake sessions, calibrate candidate profiles, and deliver feedback in accordance with guidelines established by the TA&D Manager.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Sourcing heavy lifting

Candidate management

ATS experience UKG

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI-assisted sourcing tools

Communication

Tools

UKG (HRIS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI-assisted sourcing tools

Job description

Well is seeking a Lead Recruiter in Chapel Hill to own full-lifecycle recruitment across technical, operational, and business roles. You’ll drive outbound sourcing, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews, partnering with hiring managers to ensure fast, high-quality hires aligned with our mission and culture.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development, you will manage the UKG ATS, maintain data integrity, and build diverse talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter and