Tech Recruiter

Onward Search; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & 401(k)

Commission & bonuses

Job summary

Onward Search seeks a proactive Technical Recruiter to drive delivery and growth in its Technology Staffing practice. You’ll manage high-volume sourcing, build aggressive pipelines, and run full-cycle recruiting for software engineers, data professionals, QA, product and design experts in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll thrive on KPI-driven workflows, leverage AI tools and modern ATS/CRM systems, and deliver top tech talent to clients nationwide with strong candidate relationships and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a recruiter within a staffing agency environment preferred.
• Experience recruiting technology professionals across software, QA, data, cybersecurity, and related disciplines.
• Proven success in high-volume, KPI-driven recruiting with familiarity in AI-powered sourcing and ATS/CRM tools.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source technology candidates using job boards, referrals, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, and AI-powered tools.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of technology professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Recruit for roles including Software Engineers, Data Scientists, QA Engineers, Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and AI/ML Engineers.
• Conduct high-volume phone and video interviews and manage candidates through interview and placement.
• Partner with sales and client services to ensure successful delivery and client experience.

Skills

KPI-driven recruiting

Outbound outreach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ATS platforms

CRM systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI sourcing tools

Copilot AI tools

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, highly competitive Technical Recruiter to drive delivery and growth across our Technology Staffing business. This role is focused on high-volume candidate sourcing, aggressive pipeline building, and full-cycle recruiting for technology professionals in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a KPI-focused, commission-oriented workflow, is passionate about building relationships, and is deeply fluent in AI-powered recruiting tools, automation, and modern ATS ecosystems. This recruiter operates like a true talent hunter - leveraging sourcing technology, market intelligence, networking, and data to move faster than the competition and consistently deliver top technology talent to clients nationwide.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively source technology candidates using job boards, referrals, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, texting platforms, and AI-powered sourcing tools
• Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline of highly skilled technology professionals across multiple disciplines
• Recruit for roles including:
• Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack)
• Data Scientists & Data Engineers
• Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers
• Accessibility Specialists
• Product Managers
• UX/UI Designers
• Cybersecurity Professionals
• AI & Machine Learning Engineers
• Conduct high-volume phone and video candidate interviews
• Qualify candidates based on technical expertise, experience, compensation expectations, availability, and cultural fit
• Manage candidates throughout the interview, offer, and placement process
• Build consultative relationships with candidates and serve as a subject matter expert on technology staffing market trends
• Maintain strong candidate relationships to drive engagement, retention, referrals, and redeployment opportunities
• Leverage ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI tools (including Copilot), sourcing automation, and texting platforms to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Consistently meet or exceed KPIs related to outreach, submissions, interviews, placements, starts, and candidate activity
• Partner closely with sales and client services teams to ensure successful candidate delivery and exceptional client experiences

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a recruiter within a staffing agency environment preferred
• Experience recruiting technology professionals, including software development, QA, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines
• Proven success in a high-volume, KPI-driven recruiting environment
• Strong comfort with recruiting technology, including:
• ATS platforms and CRM systems
• LinkedIn Recruiter and job board sourcing tools
• Texting and candidate engagement platforms
• AI-assisted sourcing, recruiting, and workflow automation tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with outbound phone, text, and digital candidate outreach
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and follow-through abilities
• Ability to build relationships quickly and maintain a high level of candidate engagement
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• $50,000-$65,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Commission and bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and 401(k)