Sr. Recruiter
Robert Half · Richmond, Virginia · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Recruiter to lead hiring efforts for a new program launching from one of our government entiry clients! This Long-term Contract position will manage full-cycle recruitment for a growing public service initiative, helping build teams that support program delivery across leadership and operational functions. The role requires a strong recruiter who can balance high-volume hiring demands, partner effectively with stakeholders, and maintain a compliant, organized hiring process in a fast-moving environment.Responsibilities:• Lead the full recruitment process from requisition intake through offer coordination, ensuring timely progress across multiple openings.• Source candidates with relevant experience through job boards, industry networks, social platforms, community outreach, and strategic partnerships.• Evaluate applicant backgrounds against role expectations and core competencies to identify strong matches for government-related positions.• Partner with hiring managers to refine position details, develop structured interview materials, and support consistent candidate assessments.• Build and maintain talent pipelines for both senior-level and operational roles essential to program staffing needs.• Keep applicant tracking records current, including candidate activity, interview outcomes, and hiring decisions.• Coordinate interview logistics, panel feedback, offer steps, and onboarding activities to create a smooth candidate experience.• Monitor recruiting data such as pipeline health, time-to-fill, and hiring outcomes, and share regular updates with stakeholders.• Recommend and help implement improvements to recruiting workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures while supporting compliance requirements.