Technology Recruiter

New York Life Insurance Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

New York Life Insurance Co. is seeking a Senior Technology Recruiter to partner with the Talent Acquisition team and business leaders, designing strategies to attract top technical talent across Cloud, Software Engineering, Data, and AI/ML.

You will own full lifecycle recruiting, manage 20–25 requisitions, champion inclusive hiring, and use market insights to shape compensation and candidate experience while building diverse pipelines in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience in technology domains such as Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Software Development, Data Analytics/Science, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
• Proven success sourcing and hiring technical talent in a competitive market with a focus on diversity recruiting.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing methods, direct recruiting, and innovative strategies to engage hard-to-find talent.
• Skilled in leveraging an ATS and recruitment analytics to drive data-informed hiring decisions.
• Strong consultative, negotiation, and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full life cycle recruiting process across technical and professional roles, focusing on Cloud, DevOps, Software Engineering, Data Science, and AI/ML openings.
• Own a requisition load of 20–25 roles, balancing specialized technology hires with broader professional positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to define talent strategies aligned with evolving technology roadmaps.
• Provide market intelligence on emerging tech talent trends, including compensation, skill availability, and diversity representation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build strong candidate pipelines using advanced recruiting techniques and tools.
• Craft compelling job descriptions and assess candidates against technical competencies and cultural alignment.
• Guide and coach hiring managers through the recruitment process to ensure efficiency, equity, and a positive candidate experience.
• Partner with Diversity Strategy and HR Business Partners to ensure inclusive hiring practices and targeted recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Technical recruiting

Diversity recruiting

Sourcing techniques

ATS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Talent strategy

Tools

ATS

Job description

Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of talent at New York Life. As part of Human Resources, you'll contribute to a comprehensive strategy that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Whether it's identifying future leaders, crafting engaging learning experiences, enhancing offerings that support our people or fostering a workplace culture where everyone feels they belong, your work directly empowers individuals and fuels the company's growth. Join us and play a vital role in making New York Life an employer of choice for generations to come.

Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of talent at New York Life. As part of Human Resources, you'll contribute to a comprehensive strategy that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Whether it's identifying future leaders, crafting engaging learning experiences, enhancing offerings that support our people or fostering a workplace culture where everyone feels they belong, your work directly empowers individuals and fuels the company's growth. Join us and play a vital role in making New York Life an employer of choice for generations to come.

Our Talent Acquisition team is seeking a Senior Technology Recruiter with deepexpertisein hiring across Cloud, Software Engineering, Data, and Artificial Intelligence. This recruiter will be a trusted advisor to the business, designing and executing talent strategies that enable New York Life to attract and hire top technical talent across entry-level to officer-level positions.

You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, market insights, and strong business partnerships to build diverse pipelines of highly skilled technology professionals. Success in this role requires a combination of strategic influence, technical recruiting expertise, and the ability to thrive in a competitive talent landscape.

What You’ll Do:

• Independently manage a full life cycle recruiting process across technical and professional roles, with a focus on Cloud, DevOps, Software Engineering, Data Science, and AI/ML openings.
• Own a requisition load of 20–25 roles, balancing specialized technology hires with broader professional positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to define talent strategies aligned with evolving technology roadmaps.
• Provide market intelligence on emerging tech talent trends, including compensation, skill availability, and diversity representation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build strong candidate pipelines using advanced recruiting techniques and tools.
• Craft compelling job descriptions and assess candidates against both technical competencies and cultural alignment.
• Guide and coach hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to ensure efficiency, equity, and a positive candidate experience.
• Partner closely with the Diversity Strategy team to ensure inclusive hiring practices are embedded into every stage of the process.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to design and deliver targeted recruitment campaigns and report progress on a regular basis.
• Stay current on industry and labor market trends that impact the attraction and retention of top technical talent.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and provide insights to improve recruiting strategies and efficiency.

What You’ll Bring:

• 8+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience, with a proven track record of hiring in technology domains such as Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Software Development, Data Analytics/Science, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and hiring technical talent in a competitive market, with a focus on diversity recruiting.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing methods, direct recruiting, and innovative strategies to engage hard-to-find talent.
• Skilled in leveraging an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment analytics to drive data-informed hiring decisions.
• Strong consultative, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to balance high-volume recruiting with niche technical searches, while delivering excellent client and candidate experiences.
• A proactive and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail, strong multitasking ability, and demonstrated initiative in fast-paced environments.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$100,000-$128,000

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation .We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .

Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.

About NY Life Insurance Company

Diversity & Humanity–two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength of New York Life revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance, and we want you to be part of our legacy.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You willbe part ofadiverse teamguided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibilityto grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

Visit our Linkedin to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City