Lead Recruitment Specialist - IT & Tech

Placements24; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with a strong,

Commission structure

Leadership development & career growth

Training support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Recruitment Specialist to lead IT & Tech recruitment from their Benoni office. You will guide a team of IT recruiters, craft advanced sourcing strategies, and manage strong client relationships to secure top tech talent—from software developers to cybersecurity experts.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of the tech landscape and a proven ability to lead and inspire a recruitment team to achieve ambitious goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in IT & Tech recruitment.
• Proven experience leading and managing a recruitment team.
• Deep understanding of technology roles, skill sets and trends.
• Exceptional client relationship management and business development skills.
• Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of IT and Technology Recruitment Specialists.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies for niche tech roles.
• Manage key client accounts in the technology sector and ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from client engagement to onboarding.
• Drive business development to expand the firm's IT recruitment portfolio.
• Monitor recruitment metrics to ensure targets are met or exceeded.

Skills

IT & Tech recruitment

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Sourcing strategies

Recruitment lifecycle

Tools

Boolean sourcing

ATS/CRM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Lead Recruitment Specialist to spearhead their IT & Tech recruitment efforts from their bustling Benoni office. This senior role involves guiding a team of IT recruiters, developing advanced sourcing strategies, and managing critical client relationships within the technology sector. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful placement of highly sought-after tech talent, from software developers to cybersecurity experts. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of the tech landscape and a proven ability to lead and inspire a recruitment team to achieve ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of IT and Technology Recruitment Specialists.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies for niche and high-demand tech roles.
• Manage key client accounts within the technology sector, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client engagement to successful candidate onboarding.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the firm's IT recruitment portfolio.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and ensure team performance meets or exceeds targets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong specialization in IT & Tech recruitment.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a recruitment team.
• In-depth understanding of various technology roles, skill sets, and industry trends.
• Exceptional client relationship management and business development skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies.
• Strong understanding of the South African IT job market is crucial.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an aggressive commission structure.
• Significant opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
• Direct impact on client success and the growth of the IT recruitment division.
• Comprehensive benefits package and support for professional training.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment in our Benoni office.