Highwire is hiring: Senior Recruiter in San Diego

Overview

Senior Recruiter role at Highwire. Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

About Highwire

Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated and worthy. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is foundational to our business and culture. Our values include Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, and Fierce Distinction.

We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life in a fast-paced agency environment where personal accountability and high standards are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles across the agency, including PR, integrated communications, digital, creative, and corporate functions. Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and interview strategies. Manage the interview process from kick-off through offer, ensuring timely and transparent communication with all stakeholders. Champion a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects Highwire’s values and culture. Provide strategic hiring guidance, market insights, and data to support decision-making.
• Sourcing & Pipelining: Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage top-tier, diverse talent. Build and maintain strong pipelines for current and future hiring needs across all levels. Use tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, networking, referrals, and events to engage passive talent. Track and analyze pipeline health and sourcing effectiveness to inform strategy.
• Recruitment Operations: Ensure recruiting processes are efficient, scalable, and candidate-centric. Support day-to-day use and optimization of the ATS, including data integrity and reporting accuracy. Assist in creating recruiting dashboards and metrics to support hiring decisions. Identify and recommend improvements to workflows, documentation, and candidate communications. Support DEI hiring initiatives through inclusive process design and data-informed strategies. Collaborate with the People team on employer branding, job descriptions, and hiring communications.
• Intern Recruitment Program: Own and manage all aspects of intern recruiting strategy and execution across the agency. Lead end-to-end recruitment for interns, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordination. Build and maintain relationships with universities, career centers, and DEI-focused organizations to cultivate a diverse talent pipeline.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of recruiting experience with a strong focus on agency PR, communications, or marketing environments
• Proven success in active and passive sourcing with a track record of closing high-quality talent
• Experience leading or playing a significant role in campus and internship recruiting programs
• Solid understanding of recruiting operations and best practices, including hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems
• Exceptional communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for inclusive hiring practices and delivering high-quality candidate experiences

Highwire Perks

• Competitive salary
• Merit-based bonuses and promotions
• Hybrid work model
• Excellent vacation policy and extended holiday breaks
• Empower Hours on Fridays; Team may log off by 3pm
• 401K Match
• Medical and dental benefits / FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefit
• Home office equipment stipend
• Growth Mindset Stipend
• Technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit
• Donation Match
• Mentorship
• Monthly recognition programs and employee referral bonuses

The duties delineated above will vary depending on the needs of each specific account and are not limited to the listed duties. The candidate may be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisors. We are actively seeking candidates who possess a passion for tech PR and are excited to grow with the team.

Apply now and join our growing team.