Technical Recruiter

Kforce Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 days PTO

Annual performance incentive trip

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Maternity/paternity leave

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Talent Executive to identify, qualify, and match candidates with client opportunities. The Talent Associate builds relationships with candidates through exceptional service based on mutual respect and trust.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, market analysis, candidate coaching, and ongoing relationship management to ensure high-quality placements and long-term client satisfaction within a dynamic staffing environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by sourcing using market and Internet research, cold calling, referrals, online social networking, events, and seminars.
• Evaluate market conditions and maintain candidate inventory to meet client demand.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment.
• Qualify candidates through telephone and in-person interviews to gather work history, education, training, and salary requirements.
• Perform reference checks and coordinate background investigations as needed.
• Analyze client requirements against candidate qualifications and match best candidates to client needs.
• Package candidates for presentation to clients and negotiate pay rates.
• Prepare and debrief candidates, offering coaching on interview processes and counter offers.
• Conduct follow-up to ensure candidate job satisfaction and stay engaged during assignments.
• Supervise and manage candidates on assignment, including counseling and termination decisions when necessary.
• Collaborate with Client Relationship teams on candidate quality assurance, retention, and remarketing.

Job description

The Talent Executive is responsible for the identification, qualification, and matching of candidates. The Talent Associate builds relationships with candidates through the delivery of exceptional customer service characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and trust.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities to include, but not limited to: market and Internet research identifying alternate candidate sources, cold calling, executing recruiting calls, referral recruiting, online social networking, attending seminars and local networking events. Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set, and region.
• Evaluate market conditions and ensure candidate inventory population stays at appropriate levels to accommodate anticipated client demand.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment.
• Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• Complete appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of stated skills and experience. Coordinate applicable background investigations with administrative staff.
• Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs.
• Package the candidates for presentation to client.
• Present job opportunities to candidates and negotiate pay rates.
• Prep and debrief candidates. Provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition.
• Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction.
• Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates; be directly involved in termination decisions.
• Work closely with Client Relationship associates in activities directly related to candidate quality assurance, retention and extension, lead generation, remarketing, and candidate satisfaction.
• Develop and execute daily plan.
• Participate in periodic training to enhance representation of clients in HR management decisions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None required.

KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrate ability to obtain Career-To-Date Gross Profit of $100K - 249K.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to a team environment.
• Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient at handling difficult human relations issues with professionalism and respect.
• Possess sound judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Exhibit strong drive for results and success.
• Ability to self-motivate and self-direct.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism during stressful situations.
• Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment and adherence to Firm’s Core Values.

Kforce is an equal opportunity employer that has veterans and disabled affirmative action programs.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped monthly commission.
• 17 days PTO for 0-4 years of service; additional PTO accrual with tenure
• Annual performance incentive trip for top performers across the company.
• We offer multiple career paths in recruiting, sales, operations, and leadership - last year, over 500 employees were promoted.
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, maternity/paternity leave and a generous Holiday schedule.

Join the Kforce family and we will support you with expert training, innovative tools, and a team of great people. Together, we can achieve powerful results. Our motto is, We Love What We Do. We Love Who We Serve.