Senior IT Talent Acquisition Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Recruiter to join our team. As a Senior IT Recruiter, you will be responsible for applying your search, technical and functional evaluation, and negotiation selection skills to recruit quality technology, engineering, and business resources.
* Identify, engage, and explore candidates' real motivation and interest, validate their skills and competencies, and present quality talents in a timely manner.
* In-depth technical and functional evaluation and assessment of technology candidates.
* Participate in full-cycle recruitment and staffing assignments for both contract and permanent placement opportunities, for clients in the Technology, Finance, and Corporate sectors.
* Create job descriptions and post jobs on various job sites and databases.
* Network, research databases, contact, source, collect, screen applications, select, examine, evaluate, and interview candidates.
* Prepare a qualified short list of prospective candidates.
* Coordinate and notify candidates on requirements for the prospective position, job offers, contracts, terms, and conditions of employment.
* Learn and utilize sourcing techniques such as Boolean-equation, job boards, and professional networking site mining.
* Partner and collaborate with other recruiters through teamwork, imparting your knowledge, experience, skills, and advice on staffing policies and procedures.
* Coordinate presentation of candidates to prospective clients.
* Prepare reporting on activities and results.
About This Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned IT recruiter to take on a leadership role in recruiting top talent for our clients. If you have a passion for recruitment and a proven track record of success, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications
* 5+ years in recruitment, including IT recruitment experience.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in DIRECT HEADHUNTING of permanent and contract technology candidates.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in recruitment agencies with full cycle, direct recruiting calls to candidates all the way to present to the client.Must have in-depth technical evaluation experience. You should be able to fully assess the candidate's technical skills.
* VERY STRONG networking and relationship-building skills.
* Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written).
* STRONG teamwork, time management, and organizational skills.
* 2+ years of sales support or marketing experience
* 2+ years of social media engagement, especially on LinkedIn.
* IT Knowledge
* VERY familiar with MS Word and LinkedIn Recruiter.
* Working experience with MS Word, CRM, or ATS systems.
* 1+ years working with U.S. or Canadian markets.
* 1+ years of sales experience with strong client relationship skills.