Location: Cleveland,OH, USA
The Technical Recruiter is a pivotal role focused on identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier talent with specialized technical skills. Responsible for collaborating with clients to understand their staffing needs, the Technical Recruiter excels in sourcing candidates through diverse channels, conducting comprehensive screenings, and managing the end-to-end recruitment process. With a keen understanding of technical roles, industry trends, and effective negotiation skills, the Technical Recruiter ensures successful placements while building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and candidates. The role demands a blend of recruitment expertise, communication proficiency, and adaptability to navigate the dynamic landscape of technical hiring.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
Identify and attract candidates with technical expertise through various channels such as online job boards, social media, and professional networking, and referrals.
Evaluate resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Collaborate with clients to understand their technical staffing needs, including specific skill requirements and project details.
Create compelling and accurate job descriptions, ensuring they highlight the technical qualifications and expectations for each role.
Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and clients, providing guidance and support throughout the interview process.
Facilitate salary and contract negotiations between candidates and clients, ensuring a mutually beneficial agreement.
Maintain a strong candidate pipeline by proactively sourcing and engaging with potential candidates for future opportunities.
Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor analysis to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.
Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in recruitment practices, including equal employment opportunity regulations.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates, fostering a positive and professional reputation.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:
5+ years' experience in a technical recruiting position, preferably with a staffing agency environment
Understanding of technical roles, skills, and industry trends related to IT, software development, engineering, or other technical domains.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills to connect with potential candidates and clients.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in candidate sourcing, client requirements, and negotiations.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
Familiarity with ATS, job boards, and other recruitment tools.