Entry Level Technical Recruiter - May 2026 start

Optomi; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly phone allowance

Annual performance trip

Community involvement opportunities

Hands-on training and mentorship

Remote workdays incentives

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company is looking for recent graduates to join their team as Technical Recruiters. This role includes participating in a 3-month training program, working closely with experienced recruiters, and gaining hands-on experience in the IT industry. Candidates will develop skills in sourcing, interviewing, and client interaction. The position offers strong mentorship, a promote-from-within culture, and benefits like performance incentives and a monthly phone allowance. Apply today to jump-start your career!

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of professional experience – Training provided!
• Core values to include community involvement.
• Willingness to adapt in a dynamic industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to develop strong and genuine relationships with our customers and consultants.
• MacBook Pro or MacBook Air computers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 3-month training program in IT recruiting.
• Work closely with Team Lead on sourcing and interviewing.
• Gain experience in cold calling and client interaction.
• Gain a foundation for Optomi’s recruiting and sales process to eventually move into a Technical Recruiter role.
• Meet minimum weekly metrics including phone interviews/submittals to open jobs.

Skills

Drive and determination

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Relationship development

Tools

MacBook Pro or MacBook Air

Job description

At Optomi, passion, drive, innovation, and strong core values are at the heart of our organization. Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a company who puts their employees first? How about a promote within culture and working for a Top Company Culture award winner, according to Entrepreneur? Optomi, part of the Optomi Professional Services family of brands, has launched a new program called the Acadomi, which allows recent college graduates to jump‑start their careers in the IT staffing industry.

Through the Acadomi, starting May 2026 we are growing our organization and providing hands‑on training, mentorships and growth opportunities within our company. Recent Graduate candidates will work full‑time with seasoned recruiters and account executives to gain a foundation for the IT industry – from best recruiting practices to account management. After completing the program, you will hit the market in either our Atlanta, Charlotte, DC, Detroit or Dallas office. Think you might be a fit? Apply today and let’s find out together!

Responsibilities

• Participate in an informative 3‑month training program with experienced Recruiters and Account Executives to boost your career in IT recruiting
• Work closely with a Team Lead to perfect your skills in sourcing, interviewing, and submitting candidates
• Gain experience cold calling, interacting and prospecting new business
• Gain a foundation for Optomi’s recruiting and sales process to eventually move into a Technical Recruiter role

What does a Technical Recruiter do for Optomi?

• Use various job platforms to search for and reach out to qualified candidates passively/actively looking for employment in the market
• Conduct phone interviews to assess candidate’s technical experience to see if they are a match for job opening
• Format resume/submittal package to highlight candidate’s top skills for client to review
• Prepare candidate for phone and in‑person interviews by having in‑depth conversations surrounding questions, scenarios and technical experience that may be asked by client
• Work closely with Account Executive to negotiate pay rates for both consultant and client
• meetings, coffees, etc. to ensure they are happy and successful in their new role.
• Meet minimum weekly metrics including phone interviews/submittals to open jobs

Basic Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

• 0‑1 years of professional experience – Training provided!
• Drive and determination to succeed
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and innovative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to develop strong and genuine relationships with our customers and consultants
• MacBook Pro or MacBook Air computers!
• The ability to be part of a fundamental change in the staffing industry
• Core values to include community involvement for both charitable and professional involvement
• Monthly phone allowance
• “Promote‑from‑within” philosophy
• Annual performance trip to a tropical destination for you and a plus one with all expenses paid!
• Give back opportunities including community involvement for both charitable and professional involvement
• Industry‑leading, innovative technology used for candidate submissions
• Earned performance incentives with remote workdays