Sr. Recruiter

keystone group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401k contribution

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Keystone Group seeks a Sr. Recruiter in New York City or Washington DC to join their growing Talent Acquisition team. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, focusing on sourcing, screening, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. With at least 5 years of recruiting experience, you will develop customized sourcing strategies, partner with hiring managers, and contribute to process improvement.

The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of recruiting experience with a focus on high-touch hiring.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, focusing on sourcing and candidate management.
• Develop tailored sourcing strategies to identify top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring criteria.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Project management

Relationship management

Communication skills

Professional services experience

Tools

ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday)

Job description

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive eco-systems. We operate globally from offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.

About Keystone

We’re growing quickly and looking for aSr. Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. Reporting to the Sr Director of Recruiting based in Boston, the Sr. Recruiter will play a critical role in delivering exceptional hiring outcomes and shaping the growth of our teams. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify, attract, and engage top talent across multiple functions. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong sourcing expertise, thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch recruiting environment, and is motivated by building meaningful relationships with both candidates and internal clients. While you’ll manage the end-to-end recruiting process, the focus will be on strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, and process excellence. Support and mentorship will be available to continue developing advanced closing and offer management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of roles, with emphasis on sourcing, screening, and candidate management.
• Develop and execute tailored sourcing strategies to identify top talent in competitive markets.
• Own the candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring professionalism, clarity, and engagement throughout the process.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create effective job postings, and align on hiring criteria.
• Coordinate interviews, debriefs, and offer discussions, ensuring a seamless process for all stakeholders.
• Drive proactive sourcing efforts across multiple channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and professional networks.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for recurring and future roles.
• Apply data-driven sourcing approaches and talent mapping to identify new candidate pools and market insights.
• Serve as a trusted partner to hiring leaders, providing strategic guidance, market insights, and timely communication.
• Manage expectations and priorities across multiple stakeholders, balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience.
• Act as a representative of the company’s brand, communicating our values and culture to prospective candidates.
• Oversee multiple searches simultaneously with attention to detail, deadlines, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition data within the ATS and reporting systems.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to process optimization and recruiting operations initiatives to drive scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of recruiting experience, with demonstrated strength in sourcing and high-touch hiring
• Experience in the professional services industry is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and projects simultaneously with precision and accountability
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and relationship management capabilities across all levels of the business
• Experience with ATS and CRM platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday Recruiting)
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative team player eager to grow closing and offer negotiation skills

Why Join Us

You’ll join a high impact Recruiting team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work closely with leaders across the business, and grow your recruiting expertise in a supportive and high-performing environment.

Location: NYC or Washington DC (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Compensation

In addition to annual salary, we provide an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual Compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

$125,000 — $175,000 USD

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.