Senior IT Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Recruiter to join a scientific instrument manufacturing organization in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a talent acquisition specialist who can lead technical hiring efforts, partner closely with business leaders, and deliver a thoughtful, inclusive candidate experience in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses primarily on technology recruiting while also offering the chance to support additional hiring needs across the business as priorities evolve.

Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for a wide range of technical openings, including positions in software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, analytics, and digital product teams.
• Create and implement targeted sourcing plans that use talent market research, competitive insights, and proactive outreach to attract candidates with relevant experience.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to shape recruiting strategies, align on candidate profiles, and support informed selection decisions.
• Provide guidance on interview practices, market conditions, and effective hiring approaches to improve recruitment outcomes across teams.
• Foster strong working relationships with IT leadership, HR colleagues, and cross-functional partners to ensure a coordinated hiring process.
• Promote fair and inclusive recruitment methods that expand candidate pipelines and support equitable evaluation practices.
• Maintain requisitions, candidate activity, and recruiting metrics within Workday to support accurate reporting and process visibility.
• Contribute to talent acquisition projects and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and the overall hiring experience.
• Participate in occasional travel for meetings, team collaboration, or recruiting-related events as needed.• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in recruiting, human resources, or a related field.
• At least five years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including a minimum of three years focused on IT or other technical hiring.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for senior-level and hard-to-fill technical positions across multiple locations or business markets.
• Strong ability to evaluate technical candidates and provide credible recommendations to hiring teams and leadership.
• Proven experience building trusted partnerships with hiring managers and senior business leaders.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Workday Recruiting or similar applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of inclusive hiring practices and an understanding of modern technology team structures and functions.