Senior Recruiter & Talent Growth Partner

Longship; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Longship, a fast-growing logistics company based in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting across all locations. You will attract, assess, and hire top talent while partnering with leadership to drive growth and cultural alignment.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, structured interviews, and a candidate-focused experience in a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Proven track record of sourcing, cold calling and influencing top talent.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced sourcing experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, and ATS.
• Experience analyzing recruiting metrics and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions and partner with leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process – recruiting top talent to efficiently & effectively fill open positions
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking events, referrals, professional organizations, and industry-specific recruiting channels
• Conduct phone screens, virtual interviews, and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications, culture fit, and long-term potential
• Lead offer presentation, negotiation, and closing efforts to secure top talent
• Ensure positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, professional associations, and community organizations

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

Phone interviews

Interviewing

Relationship building

Influencing hiring decisions

Hiring metrics analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed Resume

ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Longship, a fast-growing logistics company based in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting across all locations. You will attract, assess, and hire top talent while partnering with leadership to drive growth and cultural alignment.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, structured interviews, and a candidate-focused experience in a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.