Lead Recruiter

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations: Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX

Team Overview:

Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly skilled Lead Recruiter to join our team in our Lansdowne, VA, or Dallas, TX office. As a Lead Recruiter, you are a vital part of the Recruiting Team. In this role, you will report to the Director of Recruiting and be responsible for providing full-cycle recruiting for open positions at ADF. You'll partner with business leaders and consult with them on their hiring needs, and determine the best way forward to attract and close top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Recruiting – Drive the full-cycle recruiting process, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, managing the candidate experience, closing offers, and assisting with onboarding.

• Candidate Management – Track candidates through the recruitment process, ensuring they are updated in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and that communication is timely and consistent.

• Stakeholder Collaboration – Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to assist in gathering job requirements, scheduling interviews, and providing regular updates on candidate progress.

• Interview and Candidate Experience Management – Assist with candidate preparation for interviews, ensuring all necessary materials are provided, and offer a positive, informative experience throughout the process.

• Strategic Sourcing and Evaluation – Conduct initial candidate sourcing through job boards, social media, and networking. Review applications and conduct preliminary screenings to determine candidate suitability.

• Compensation Negotiation – Support in compensation discussions by gathering market data, offer generation, and ensuring internal pay equity.

• Recruiting Process Improvement – Identify areas for improvement in the recruitment process, such as streamlining interview scheduling or utilizing new sourcing tools to enhance efficiency.

• Brand Expansion and Outreach – Participate in recruitment events, career fairs, and networking opportunities to help build and promote the company’s employer brand.

• Data-Driven Decision Making – Gather and organize recruitment data, such as time-to-fill or candidate source effectiveness, and share insights with the team to inform future recruiting strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field

• 8+ years of recruiting experience

• Experience in managing 20+ candidates at a time through a full-cycle recruiting process

• Experience in partnering with 10+ hiring managers at a time

• Experience in partnering with executives, senior business leaders, and cross-functional team members

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in legal recruiting

• 1+ years of experience in executive recruiting

• 1+ years of experience in staffing agency recruiting

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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