Job Description
Acxiom is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across a variety of roles. This individual will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, attracting top-tier talent, managing candidate pipelines, and partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver exceptional recruiting outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strategic talent acquisition professional with strong ATS expertise (preferably Workday), excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to source high-quality candidates through multiple recruiting tools and platforms. This is a US based contract position. Core Competencies Strategic sourcing Full-cycle recruiting ATS/Workday expertise Stakeholder management Candidate experience Talent pipeline development Time management Data-driven recruiting
What You Will Do:
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake meetings through offer negotiation and onboarding support Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce planning goals Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social platforms, networking, referrals, and additional sourcing tools Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs Screen, interview, and assess candidates for skill alignment, cultural fit, and overall qualifications Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process Utilize ATS systems to manage requisitions, candidate workflows, reporting, and compliance Maintain accurate recruiting metrics, pipeline activity, and hiring reports Support diversity recruiting initiatives and inclusive hiring practices Stay current on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive talent intelligence Collaborate with HR, hiring managers, and leadership teams to improve recruiting efficiency and outcomes What You Will Have:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional recruiting experience or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant recruiting work experience Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple job functions and levels Strong experience sourcing candidates through advanced recruiting tools and strategies Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Preferred experience with Workday Recruiting Demonstrated success in candidate generation, pipeline management, and requisition fulfillment Strong interviewing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Strong organizational skills, attention to detail & time management What Will Set You Apart:
Experience recruiting within technology, marketing, data, or enterprise environments Experience working in contract or high-volume recruiting settings Experience using AI in recruiting lifecycle Knowledge of recruitment analytics and KPI tracking Familiarity with employer branding and talent market insights Primary Location City/State:
Conway, Arkansas Additional Locations (if applicable): Homebased - Conway Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status. Attention California Applicants:
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This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact recruit@acxiom.com. We are leaders in helping brands achieve the number one mantra for every business - know your customer. For fifty years, we've helped marketers deal with a fast-changing future of growing channels, data and technology. By understanding the customer, marketers can communicate with relevance everywhere and drive better customer experiences that build a better brand and, in turn, better business. We're one of the marketing industry's most experienced, respected and forward-thinking leaders. For nearly fifty years, we've helped the world's best marketers understand their customers so that they can reach people with relevance rather than randomness. Our products and solutions form the data foundation that make it possible for marketers to drive better customer experiences and meaningful interactions at scale across every channel. Our job opportunities will give you the opportunity to showcase your talents, grow your skills, and expose you to cutting-edge technologies, whether you're an engineer, developer, products guru, systems and security expert, sales and consulting executive, or an intern looking to gain real experience with a company that will make you stand out. At Acxiom, our values begin with our associates, who are the single most important driver of our success. We're looking to hire people who share our core values: collaboration, excellence, innovation, a focus on outcomes, and being empowered to make and own decisions that benefit our clients and our company. Our values represent our brand promise - to our clients and to our associates - and define our company culture. If you are interested in applying for employment with Acxiom and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our recruiting department at 1-877-314-2049. We highly recommend you create an account to monitor your resume submissions. Click on the Sign In link above to create an account or sign up at the end of your application. Interested in Acxiom? Learn about our Equal Opportunities, job postings, and more: About Us Follow Us on Twitter Find Us on Facebook Careers Page LinkedIn Internal applicants need to apply for open positions through their Workday account. Please log into Workday and use the Find Jobs report to search for and apply for positions posted internally. For questions, please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. Attention California Applicants:
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