Technical Recruiter

Technical RecruiterDallas, TexasWelcome to Vaco by Highspring – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!A Day in the LifeThe Technology Recruiter is a professional networker and relationship builder with deep interest in evolving IT trends. This individual establishes and develops relationships with active and passive job seekers ("candidates") as well as works with one or more Business Development Managers to fulfill exciting project and direct-hire positions in the areas of information technology, ranging from Help Desk Support and Application Development to Network Engineering, CIOs, CTOs, and more.Duties and ResponsibilitiesIdentify, interview, and evaluate candidates for client opportunities.Foster long-term relationships with professionals among the IT community; regularly attending local user groups and networking events.Review and understand technical job requirements and skills.Review, reformat and present resumes to meet client expectations.Develop strategies designed to qualify candidates through various tools or networks.Negotiate pay rates with consultants based on position requirements.Meet with candidates in person or virtually to assess qualifications.Work with sales team to help drive the delivery strategy for consultants and candidates.Collaborate with teammates to fill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.Actively market in-demand skill sets to the sales team.'Best Place to Work' PerksTrue base salaries and uncapped commission plans that surpass industry standards.Annual FIVE STAR vacations (we call it "Vatopia") for meeting top tier performance goals.World class training where Vaconians learn and exchange ideas.Flexible PTO to take time off that fits your needs and supports your well-being.Technology packages that include smart phone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources.Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, fertility, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!Desired Competencies and Skills:Communication: Speaks in a clear, concise, and confident manner; listens attentively.Emotional Intelligence: Maintains a high level of self-awareness and the ability to appropriately identify, manage, and respond to the emotions of self and others; able to read others.Written Communication: Develops written communication that is clear, concise, grammatical, and engaging.Adaptability: Responds to changes, delays, or unexpected events in a positive manner; adapts working style to best fit a given situation.Leadership: Self-directed with an innate drive to succeed; accepts feedback with a desire for continuous improvement.Relationship Building: Builds, develops, and maintains strong relationships with others while building trust and connection.Social Intelligence: Able to understand and manage interpersonal relationships.Diligence: Able to effectively search for, organize, and evaluate information.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience:Bachelor's Degree required.Minimum of 1 to 3 years' technology recruiting experience.3+ years' IT recruitment experience in lieu of degree may be considered.Active member of the IT community and/or networking groups.Technical Skills:Must have working knowledge of MS Office SuiteExperience with Bullhorn preferred.Basic Skills:Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven.Travel: <10% -Occasional travel to annual conference or client sitesSalary Range for this role: $45,000 - $75,000 USD