Tech Recruiter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a proactive Technical Recruiter focused on high-volume candidate sourcing and full-cycle recruiting for technology professionals. The ideal candidate should thrive in a KPI-driven environment, utilizing modern recruiting tools to attract top talent.

Responsibilities include building strong pipelines for technology roles and maintaining candidate relationships. A Bachelor’s degree and recruiting experience in a staffing agency setting are preferred. Competitive salary range is $50,000–$65,000 with commission eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience in a staffing agency preferred.
• Experience recruiting technology professionals in various disciplines.
• Proven success in a high-volume, KPI-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates using various tools and platforms.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of technology professionals.
• Conduct candidate interviews and manage their journey through the recruitment process.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

KPI-driven performance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS platforms

CRM systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI tools

Job description

Overview

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.

Key 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, and recruit for roles including:
  • Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack)
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers & Architects
  • 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

Required 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

Salary

$50,000–$65,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

Commission and bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship, and any other characteristic protected by state and federal law.