Technical Recruiter: IT Talent Sourcing & Onboarding

Prestige IT Consulting Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige IT Consulting is seeking a technical recruiter to manage the full recruiting lifecycle for IT roles in the Houston area. You will identify qualified candidates, conduct initial screenings, coordinate interviews, prepare recruiter summaries, and submit complete packages to clients on time.

You will source active and passive candidates, align qualifications with client requirements, and ensure compliance with submission procedures, documentation standards, and privacy rules while building

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for technical IT roles.
• Ability to source active and passive candidates.
• Experience using ATS and vendor portals for submissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle: intake, sourcing, submission, interviews, offer, onboarding.
• Coordinate interviews with clients and technical teams.
• Prepare candidate submissions with summaries and matrices.
• Ensure compliant, accurate submissions and documentation.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing passive candidates

Candidate screening

Interview coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Workflow management

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM tools

Job description

Position Overview

Prestige IT Consulting is seeking a resourceful and results-driven Technical Recruiter to manage the full recruiting lifecycle for technical and IT-related positions. This individual will identify qualified candidates, conduct initial screenings, coordinate interviews, and submit candidate packages accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate understands technical job requirements, knows how to find both active and passive candidates, and can match each applicant’s qualifications to the client’s needs. This person must also be able to follow submission procedures, maintain complete documentation, and manage multiple open positions and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruiting process from job intake and candidate sourcing through submission, interview coordination, offer acceptance, and onboarding.
• Work with leadership, account managers, business development personnel, hiring managers, and clients to understand job requirements.
• Review job descriptions and identify the required technical skills, certifications, education, experience, location, availability, work authorization, and compensation range.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, recruiting databases, industry groups, networking events, and direct outreach.
• Use Boolean searches, resume databases, LinkedIn, and other sourcing methods to identify active and passive candidates.
• Recruit for positions involving IT support, networking, cybersecurity, cloud services, software development, systems administration, project management, telecommunications, and related technical fields.
• Conduct initial phone or video screenings to evaluate technical qualifications, communication skills, employment history, career interests, compensation expectations, availability, and overall fit.
• Verify that each candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications before submitting the candidate.
• Review resumes for accuracy, clarity, formatting, employment gaps, and alignment with the job requirements.
• Assist candidates with presenting their experience accurately without misrepresenting or overstating their qualifications.
• Prepare complete candidate submission packages, including resumes, recruiter summaries, skills matrices, right-to-represent forms, availability, compensation or bill-rate information, references, certifications, and other required documents.
• Tailor candidate summaries and submission materials to clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets the position’s requirements.
• Submit candidates through client portals, vendor-management systems, applicant-tracking systems, email, or other required channels.
• Follow all client, vendor, contract, and submission instructions, including formatting requirements, documentation standards, deadlines, and candidate ownership rules.
• Confirm candidate interest and obtain authorization before submitting a resume to a client or opportunity.
• Prevent duplicate submissions by reviewing internal records and confirming whether a candidate has already been represented for the position.
• Maintain accurate and current records in the company’s applicant-tracking system or recruiting database.
• Track candidates throughout every stage of the process and provide timely status updates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates, account managers, technical teams, and clients.
• Prepare candidates for interviews by reviewing the role, client expectations, interview format, and relevant technical topics.
• Collect interview feedback promptly and communicate next steps professionally.
• Support offer negotiations, background checks, reference checks, credential verification, onboarding, and start-date coordination.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated staffing needs.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates and maintain contact with strong applicants for future opportunities.
• Monitor recruiting performance, including submissions, interviews, offers, placements, response times, and candidate retention.
• Protect candidate information and follow applicable privacy, employment, equal-opportunity, and recordkeeping requirements.

Candidate Submission Responsibilities

The Technical Recruiter will be expected to ensure that every submission is accurate, complete, compliant, and properly matched to the opportunity. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing the complete job requirement before contacting or submitting candidates.
• Matching the candidate’s skills and experience to each required qualification.
• Clearly identifying any missing or partially met requirements before submission.
• Confirming the candidate’s identity, interest, availability, location, work arrangement, and compensation expectations.
• Verifying work authorization and sponsorship needs when legally appropriate.
• Obtaining right-to-represent authorization when required.
• Confirming that the candidate has not already been submitted to the same client or position.
• Preparing a concise recruiter summary explaining why the candidate is a strong match.
• Completing skills matrices and required client or vendor forms accurately.
• Including required certifications, work samples, references, or supporting documentation.
• Meeting all submission deadlines and maintaining proof of submission.
• Following up appropriately without overwhelming the candidate, client, or hiring team.
• Recording submission dates, status updates, feedback, and outcomes in the appropriate system.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical recruiting, IT staffing, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to source, screen, qualify, and submit candidates for technical positions.
• Familiarity with common IT roles, technologies, certifications, and terminology.
• Strong candidate-sourcing skills, including Boolean search, job boards, social media, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Experience using applicant-tracking systems, candidate databases, client portals, or vendor-management systems.
• Ability to understand job descriptions and distinguish between required and preferred qualifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when preparing resumes, submission summaries, skills matrices, and compliance documents.
• Ability to manage multiple job openings, candidates, client requirements, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Professional judgment when handling confidential candidate and client information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with sales, business development, technical, and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development, infrastructure, help desk, telecommunications, or government-contract positions.
• Familiarity with contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire, and project-based staffing.
• Experience supporting RFPs, RFQs, proposals, government contracts, or contingent staffing requirements.
• Knowledge of right-to-represent procedures, candidate ownership rules, skills matrices, labor categories, and rate submissions.
• Experience recruiting candidates who require security clearances, certifications, background checks, or other contract-specific credentials.
• Existing network of IT and technical professionals.
• Relevant recruiting, human resources, or sourcing certifications are helpful but not required.

Success in This Role

Success will be measured by:

• Number of qualified candidates sourced
• Quality and accuracy of candidate submissions
• Submission-to-interview conversion rate
• Interview-to-offer conversion rate
• Successful placements and candidate start rates
• Time required to identify and submit qualified candidates
• Compliance with client and vendor submission requirements
• Accuracy and completeness of recruiting records
• Candidate responsiveness and experience
• Hiring-manager and client satisfaction
• Placement retention and successful onboarding
• Growth of the company’s technical talent pipeline

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Placement commissions or performance-based incentives
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction describing your technical recruiting and candidate-sourcing experience. Include examples of the technical roles you have recruited for, the sourcing tools you have used, and your experience preparing and submitting candidates to clients or hiring managers.

Prestige IT Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.