Recruiter (Contract)

Location: Onsite five days a week at the Washington, DC office

Company

hirify.global is a news organization focused on investigative journalism, storytelling, and innovation across editorial, business, technology, and operational functions.

What you will do

• Manage approximately 5–10 open requisitions across corporate functions such as technology, finance, and operations.
• Own full-cycle recruiting from intake and sourcing through screening, interviews, offers, and closing.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, advise on hiring strategies, and guide searches.
• Source and screen candidates, conduct phone interviews, and create qualified shortlists.
• Coordinate complex interviews and collaborate with stakeholders to support timely hiring decisions.
• Partner with Compensation and hiring managers to develop compelling and equitable offers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of in-house corporate recruiting experience, including full-cycle searches.
• Experience managing recruiting from hiring plans through offer negotiation.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; Workday experience is preferred.
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating complex scheduling across teams and platforms.
• Clear communication, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to build trusted partnerships.

Nice to have

• Recruiting experience across technology, finance, marketing, sales, and operations.
• Experience with behavioral-based interviews and candidate assessment.

Culture & Benefits

• High-touch, thoughtful communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Collaborative work across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and comfort with ambiguity.
• Contract assignment covering an employee leave and expected to last through March 2027.