Talent Acquisition Lead (Contract) - Remote

Highspring; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Highspring in McLean, VA is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Associate (Temporary) to manage full-cycle recruitment for multiple roles. The role emphasizes sourcing passive candidates, structured interviews and stakeholder collaboration across a professional services environment.

The position offers flexible remote work with preference for on-site in Highspring's McLean office. A six to eight month assignment requires independence and a commitment to timely, high-quality hiring experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing, screening, stakeholder management and offer support.
• Demonstrated success recruiting in a corporate, professional services or search firm environment while managing multiple concurrent roles.
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive prospects using a range of sourcing platforms, tools and professional networks.
• Results-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to ramp up quickly, work independently within established processes and collaborate effectively as part of a distributed team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools and structured or behavioral interviewing practices.
• Availability to work agreed-upon hours and remain responsive to candidates and stakeholders throughout the temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition colleagues, hiring leaders and interview teams across Highspring to understand role requirements, establish recruiting plans and manage assigned searches from intake through offer acceptance.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies using professional networks, referrals, social media, job boards, industry groups and direct outreach.
• Source passive prospects, manage inbound applicants and make timely disposition decisions based on agreed-upon job requirements.
• Conduct structured screening interviews to assess relevant experience, capabilities, motivations, compensation expectations and alignment with the opportunity.
• Present qualified, interested candidates for roles across Highspring's business lines and shared services functions, based on the needs of the engagement.
• Coordinate interviews, maintain clear communication with candidates and hiring teams, and support offer development, negotiation and acceptance.
• Build and maintain pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, documenting activity and candidate status accurately in Highspring's recruiting systems.
• Deliver a responsive, professional candidate experience that reflects Highspring's culture and provides clear, timely information throughout the recruiting process.
• Provide accurate pipeline reporting, identify risks or bottlenecks and support recruiting projects, events and process improvements as needed.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing passive prospects

Stakeholder management

Offer coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Behavioral interviewing

Team collaboration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft 365

Job description

Highspring in McLean, VA is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Associate (Temporary) to manage full-cycle recruitment for multiple roles. The role emphasizes sourcing passive candidates, structured interviews and stakeholder collaboration across a professional services environment.

The position offers flexible remote work with preference for on-site in Highspring's McLean office. A six to eight month assignment requires independence and a commitment to timely, high-quality hiring experiences.