Full Desk Recruiter

Summit Tech Partners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Full Desk Perm Recruiter to drive IT recruiting efforts and manage client relationships. In this hybrid role, you'll oversee the entire recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing candidates and negotiating job offers. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of IT recruiting experience, strong sourcing capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with both on-site and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT recruiting experience, ideally in an agency environment.
• Proven success operating a full desk consisting of client development and recruiting.
• Strong sourcing skills across multiple platforms and candidate pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new clients through outbound outreach.
• Source qualified IT professionals via various strategies.
• Manage the recruitment process from business development through placement.

Skills

IT recruiting experience

Sourcing skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Full Desk Perm Recruiter to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This role is ideal for a high-energy, results-driven recruiting professional with proven success in Information Technology (IT) recruiting and direct hire staffing. The Full Desk Recruiter will manage the complete recruiting lifecycle - building and nurturing client relationships, generating job orders, sourcing and screening top-tier candidates, coordinating interviews, and negotiating offers to successful placement. This is a hybrid position requiring both on-site and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management

• Identify, pursue, and secure new clients through outbound outreach and relationship-building.
• Develop a strong understanding of client hiring needs and company culture.
• Take detailed job orders and create compelling job descriptions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the hiring process.
• Manage expectations, timelines, and communication to ensure client satisfaction.

Candidate Sourcing & Recruitment

• Source qualified IT professionals using job boards, networking, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings, including skills assessments and behavioral interviews.
• Present qualified candidates to clients with clear summaries and recommendations.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients.
• Manage the offer and negotiation process to secure successful placements.

Full-Cycle Desk Management

• Oversee the recruitment process from business development through placement.
• Maintain detailed records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and industry best practices.
• Meet or exceed individual performance metrics and placement goals.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT recruiting experience (agency environment preferred).
• Proven success operating a full desk (client development + recruiting).
• Strong sourcing skills across multiple platforms and candidate pipelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and client needs simultaneously.