Senior Recruiter

The Foundation

We are the largest nonprofitfighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team

This position is a limited-term position focused on meeting immediate hiring needs across several foundation divisions for 9 months and is based in Seattle, WA. Relocation will not be provided.

You will be responsible for leading full-cycle recruitments, partnering closely with hiring managers to fill roles efficiently, provide candidate recommendations, and ensure smooth interview-to-offer experience. You will leverage your sourcing expertise to build long-term talent pipelines using existing tools, templates, and processes. You'll also collaborate with Talent Acquisition (TA) and People Team partners to stay aligned with staffing priorities and timelines.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles across divisional teams, inclusive of full-time positions and interim needs (e.g., parental leave backfills).

• Partner with Executive Recruiters and hiring managers to launch searches, post roles, and coordinate candidate communications through interview and offer stages.

• Source and engage qualified candidates across all levels, including specialized and technical roles, using effective sourcing strategies and tools.

• Use existing templates and tools to draft job descriptions across relevant platforms.

• Recommend top candidates for interviews by screening resumes and conducting initial assessments.

• Engage candidates and hiring teams in a collaborative and transparent process that supports shared ownership and informed decision-making.

• Act as an advising partner to hiring managers by developing hiring strategies, sharing talent market insights and candidate trends within the interim scope.

• Lead intake or kickoff meetings to clarify role requirements and hiring process and timelines.

• Maintain accurate candidate records and status updates in Workday (ATS) and Beamery (CRM).

• Seven plus years of proven experience in recruitment and talent sourcing, ideally in a fast-paced, dynamic, matrixed environment. Bachelor's or equivalent demonstrated experience required.

• Proven track record of sourcing, engaging and attracting a wide range of talent, including global and technical, with inclusive practices and candidate outreach strategies.

• Ability to use verbal and written communication skills to network and build relationships, and persuade and influence others, specifically at the most senior levels of the organization.

• Ability to effectively scope problems, build and apply a relevant knowledge base to make hiring decisions confidently and with conviction.

• Experience in using talent acquisition data to inform search strategy and partner engagement is highly preferred.

• Intellectual curiosity, resilience, and resourcefulness with a high degree of taking ownership.

• Exercises sound judgement while navigating complexity, handling sensitive information, and managing shifting priorities.

• Team-oriented and analytical, with strong critical thinking skills and experience working effectively across diverse environments.

• Able to operate independently while bringing a creative and inclusive lens to talent acquisition challenges!

• Adaptability - Demonstrates curiosity and actively explore options to meet evolving needs. Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and maintains a constructive demeanor in ambiguous or fast-past situations.

• Collaboration - Works with others openly and transparently to build an environment where diverse viewpoints are valued, and information is shared with others for the purposes of achieving a shared client experience goal.

• Systems Thinking - Understands key intersections within the talent lifecycle to help navigate processes efficiently and anticipate recruitment dependencies.

• Judgment - Effectively scopes problems, builds, and applies knowledge to make decisions with conviction.

• Data & Analytics - Leverages recruitment data to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and guide hiring decisions. Shares relevant and key metrics with Executive Recruiters and hiring managers to support timely planning and prioritization.

• Business Acumen - Applies working knowledge of internal tools, hiring processes, organizational context and understanding of talent needs to quickly assess and support time-sensitive hiring priorities. Leverages knowledge of the external talent landscape to inform candidate outreach.

• Influence for Impact - Effectively communications and builds credibility quickly with hiring managers and peers to gain alignment, keep search momentum on track, and drive decision-making capabilities.

Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.

The salary range for this role is $140,200-$210,200 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $152,800-$229,200 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

Hiring Requirements

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Candidate Accommodations

If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here.

Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.