Contract Technical Recruiter - Pipelining

IQTalent Contract Sourcer (Bench / On-Demand Talent Partner) Pipelining

Job Title: Contract Sourcer (On-Demand / Bench Talent)

Company: IQTalent Partners

Engagement Type: Contract (W2 or 1099 depending on engagement)

Hours: Typically 20–40 hours/week (client-dependent)

Duration: Assignments vary - 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, and may extend to 12+ months

Location: Remote; some clients may request specific time zone coverage

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

About this opportunity (Bench model)

IQTalent Partners operates as an on-demand, embedded recruiting team for our clients. We work across a wide range of industries (AI/Technology, Healthcare, Government, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction, and more) and across many business functions (Engineering, Cybersecurity, HR, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Product, Sales, etc.).

This posting is not tied to a single immediate opening. Instead, we're building our bench of high-performing Contract Sourcers so we can quickly deploy top talent as new client needs arise. The first step is a conversation to understand your strengths, preferred role types, and ideal assignment structure. When a project aligns, we'll reach out with the client context, scope, KPIs (if applicable), tools, and expectations to confirm mutual fit.

What you'll do

As a Contract Recruiter, you'll partner with IQTalent and/or client stakeholders to build strong candidate pipelines and deliver market insights. Responsibilities vary by client, but often include:

• Sourcing strategy & execution
• Build talent pipelines for priority roles using outbound sourcing, referrals, and database search
• Create targeted search strings and talent maps by function, level, and geography
• Identify and engage passive talent with compelling, tailored outreach
• Candidate engagement
• Conduct initial outreach and interest qualification (as defined by the project)
• Maintain timely follow-up, nurture warm leads, and ensure an excellent candidate experience
• Pipeline management
• Track activity and funnel progress in the appropriate systems (IQTalent tools and/or client ATS)
• Move candidates through stages and ensure clean documentation and handoffs
• Market intelligence
• Provide real-time feedback on talent availability, compensation signals, competitor insights, and sourcing feasibility
• Suggest adjustments to job requirements and sourcing approach to improve conversion
• Reporting & KPIs
• Report weekly on activity and outcomes (e.g., outreach volume, response rate, qualified leads, submissions, interviews)
• Adopt client-defined KPIs when embedded on client projects

Tools you'll use

Tooling varies by assignment. You should be comfortable adapting quickly.

• IQTalent's primary sourcing platform: HireEZ
• Access may include: LinkedIn Recruiter Indeed Sourcing
• When fully embedded, you may work directly in a client's ATS/CRM (varies by client)

What we're looking for

Required

• 5+ years of sourcing and recruiting experience (agency, in-house, RPO, or embedded model)
• Proven ability to source and engage passive talent across multiple role types
• Strong outreach writing skills (personalized, conversion-focused)
• Ability to manage multiple reqs and priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Comfort working with metrics and reporting weekly progress
• High attention to detail (notes, tags, dispositioning, and data hygiene)

Preferred

• Experience supporting technical roles (Software, Data, Cyber, IT) and/or corporate functions
• Familiarity with HireEZ, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing methods
• Experience working in different ATS platforms and adapting quickly
• Ability to support hiring teams with talent market insights and calibration feedback

What success looks like

• You build healthy, qualified pipelines quickly and consistently
• Your outreach drives strong response and conversion rates (with clear experimentation and iteration)
• Hiring teams get clean, organized candidate handoffs with clear notes
• You operate like an embedded partner - proactive, communicative, and dependable

Availability expectations

Most projects require consistent coverage during standard business hours Monday–Friday. If you are available for 40 hours/week, we expect you to be reachable and responsive during regular working hours (with reasonable flexibility, of course). Part-time engagements (20–30 hours/week) are also common depending on client needs. xhyhwjd

How the bench process works

1. Intro conversation: your background, strengths, role preferences, industries/functions, time zones, and availability
2. Bench alignment: we keep you in mind for matching projects
3. Project outreach: when a client need matches, we share scope, timeline, KPIs, tools, and expectations with you
4. Launch: you onboard quickly and begin sourcing with the client or IQTalent team

Ready to connect?

If you're interested in joining our bench of contract sourcers, apply and include:

• Your resume
• Typical role types you source (tech, G&A, exec, etc.)
• Preferred weekly hours (20/30/40)
• Time zone and start availability