Senior Associate, Technical Recruiter (IT Staffing Agency)

The Senior Technical Recruiter i s responsible for identifying , screening, and managing candidates and consultants for contract and direct-hire positions. This position works with the sales team to fulfill open job orders while managing candidates and consultants throughout the hiring process. This position will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely .


Essential Job Functions:


T o perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required .


Duties and Responsibilities :

• Proactively identify , assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.

• Update, review, and actively utilize a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities.

• Perform weekly interviews in line with performance objectives .

• Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.

• U tilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.

• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate .

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .


Desired Competencie s :

• Customer/Candidate Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

• Results Oriented - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding.

• Planning Forethought and Alignment - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

• Interpersonal Intelligence - Understands self and others' emotions and is able to manage self and others' emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity.

• Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Collaborative - Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives , seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction.

• Drives Vision and Purpose - Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy and creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives .

• Business Insight - Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

• Develops and Coaches Others - Utilizing effective coaching skills, asks appropriate questions and provides relevant guidance to help others find the solutions within and outside of themselves.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree and/ or 1-5 years of experience in IT staffing and recruitment.

• Active member of the IT community, networking groups a plus .

Office Environment: 3x in office (TuesdayWednesday/Thursday)


Travel Requirements:


Less than 5% (almost no travel)


Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function s of this position:


Frequent : Sitting, walking , eye /hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.


Occasional : Standing and b ending .


Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds .


Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice


Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.


Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .


Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .


By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice


Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.