Contract Technical Recruiter - Pipelining

Job Description

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

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

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Company: IQTalent Partners

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

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

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

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

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About this opportunity (Bench model)

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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.).

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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.

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What you’ll do

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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:

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

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

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

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Required

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

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

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

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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.

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How the bench process works

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

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

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