Senior Technical Recruiter
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our team. In this role, you will scour all available avenues to fill our open IT positions with the best-qualified candidates. Your responsibilities will include defining hiring criteria, researching possible candidates on LinkedIn and other social media sites, and reaching out to potential hires with information about the positions. The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator with a background in human resources and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate all stages of the hiring process and recruiting strategy
- Create and update technical job descriptions, requirements, and objectives
- Research and source potential hires on platforms such as Stack Overflow and Github
- Screen resumes for specialized IT skills and qualifications
- Conduct in-person, video, and phone interviews using a variety of interview methods
- Communicate with IT management to understand department goals and staffing needs
- Reach out to candidates via phone and email and follow up with regular communication
- Attend tech-focused conferences, job fairs, and networking events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience supporting federal government contracts and/or working for a federal government contractor
- Previous experience as a Technical Recruiter or related position
- Familiarity with multiple interview types (structured, competency-based, stress etc)
- Experience conducting interviews and background checks
- Experience with sourcing tools and techniques
- Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR databases
- Technical knowledge sufficient to understand and explain IT job requirements
- Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
- Familiarity with labor laws and legislation
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects
Flexible work from home options available.