Recruiter

Sotalent; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a High-Volume Data Center Technical Recruiter for a 6-month full-time W-2 contract, fully remote in the United States. You will lead end-to-end recruitment for mission-critical data center construction and infrastructure roles, collaborating with hiring managers and coordinating hiring events to hit aggressive targets.

You will employ multi-channel sourcing, screen and present candidates rapidly, and track key metrics such as time-to-fill and quality-of-hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle technical or infrastructure recruitment experience in data center environments.
• 2+ years managing high-volume recruitment (40–60+ hires per month) under deadlines.
• Experience recruiting data center cabling, electrical, or network infrastructure construction roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for high-volume technical roles across multiple sites.
• Partner with hiring managers to align sourcing with aggressive workforce targets and schedules.
• Execute multi-channel sourcing initiatives via job boards, social media, referrals, and campaigns.
• Screen, evaluate, and present qualified candidates promptly to maintain momentum.
• Coordinate and participate in local job fairs and high-volume hiring events.
• Track recruitment analytics including pipeline, time-to-fill, and quality-of-hire.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

High-volume recruitment

Data center experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Job boards and social media

Job description

High-Volume Data Center Technical Recruiter (6-Month Contract)

$45.00 – $50.00 USD per hour (W-2 contract basis)

Location

$45.00 – $50.00 USD per hour (W-2 contract basis)

Job Type

Full-Time Contract / Remote (6-Month Duration)

Overview

A Data Center Recruiter is needed on a 6-month full-time W-2 contract to manage end-to-end, high-volume recruitment across mission-critical data center construction and infrastructure operations. Partnering closely with hiring managers, this role involves executing aggressive sourcing campaigns, screening technical candidates, coordinating hiring events, and tracking recruitment funnel metrics under tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-lifecycle recruitment for high-volume technical and infrastructure roles across multiple project sites.
• Partner with hiring managers to align sourcing strategies with aggressive workforce targets and project schedules.
• Execute multi-channel sourcing initiatives utilizing job boards, social media, employee referrals, community outreach, and targeted campaigns.
• Screen, evaluate, and present qualified candidates promptly to maintain hiring momentum.
• Coordinate and participate in local job fairs, open houses, and high-volume hiring events.
• Track and report recruitment analytics including pipeline conversion, time-to-fill, and quality-of-hire metrics.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of full-cycle technical or infrastructure recruitment experience, specifically within data center environments.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing high-volume recruitment (40–60+ hires per month) under strict deadlines.
• Proven track record recruiting for data center cabling, electrical, or network infrastructure construction roles.
• Must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis (1099 and Corp-to-Corp arrangements are not eligible).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working familiarity with mission-critical data center construction terminology (Division 27, ITC, ISP/OSP, fiber optics, structured cabling).
• Competitive hourly W-2 pay ($45 – $50/hr based on experience and qualifications).
• Comprehensive contract employee benefits package (based on eligibility), including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet, and Legal/ID Theft protection plans.
• Paid sick time (as required by law) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.