Technical Recruiter

recruiterboom; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a Technical Recruiter to enhance its Talent Acquisition team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing and screening candidates for various technical roles while promoting the employer brand. Responsibilities include writing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and building a strong tech talent pipeline. The role requires proven experience in technical recruiting and familiarity with HR practices and Applicant Tracking Systems. This position is essential for attracting and retaining skilled IT professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter.
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats.
• Technical expertise to understand and explain IT job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Write and post technical job descriptions.
• Source potential candidates on niche platforms.
• Conduct job and task analyses to document job duties.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Communication skills

Sourcing techniques

Interviewing

HR practices knowledge

Education

BSc in Human Resources Management, IT or relevant degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Recruiter to join our client's Talent Acquisition team.

Technical Recruiter responsibilities include sourcing, screening and providing a shortlist of qualified candidates for various technical roles. You will also network online and offline with potential candidates to promote our employer brand, reduce our time-to-hire and ensure we attract the best professionals.

Ultimately, you will build a strong tech talent pipeline and help hire and retain skilled employees for our IT positions.

Responsibilities

• Write and post technical job descriptions
• Source potential candidates on niche platforms, like Stack Overflowand Github
• Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes
• Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicants’ abilities
• Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
• Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs
• Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates
• Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
• Onboard new hires
• Promote company’s reputation as a great place to work
• Conduct job and task analyses to document job duties and requirements
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends and products

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats (video, phone ect.)
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and Boolean search)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of HR practices and labor legislation
• BSc in Human Resources Management, IT or relevant degree