Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Senior Recruiter for a hybrid role based in Newark, Delaware. This is a 6-month contract position with the opportunity to extend.

In this exciting opportunity, you will play a key role on the Talent Acquisition team for our client, a leading financial services and student loans company. You’ll lead end-to-end recruitment efforts focused on high-volume hiring for Collections and Call Center roles. This hybrid position requires working onsite 2–3 days per week in Newark, Delaware.

Senior Recruiter Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a forward-thinking recruitment strategy to attract exceptional talent in Collections and Call Center roles.

• Oversee multiple hiring classes each month, ensuring the timely delivery of qualified candidates to meet staffing objectives.

• Collaborate with workforce planning and operations teams to anticipate hiring needs and synchronize recruitment efforts with business demands.

• Coordinate onboarding logistics and communication for large candidate groups, working closely with HR and training teams for smooth transitions.

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and candidate selection.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their talent requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies.

• Cultivate relationships with external recruitment agencies and job boards to maintain a robust candidate pipeline.

• Utilize social media and digital platforms to enhance the employer brand and engage passive candidates.

• Advise hiring managers on candidate selection, offer negotiations, and employment contracts.

• Analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.

• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Senior Recruiter Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, selection, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

• Experience in high-volume and collections, class-based recruiting.

• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for influencing and persuading.

• Strong analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Proficiency in using Workday and other recruitment technologies.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Excellent organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (preferred).

• At least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition (preferred).

• Previous experience recruiting for marketing, advertising, analytics, and decision sciences roles (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

Job Seeker Scam Alert

We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Search representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be vigilant and always protect your information. Learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.