Tech Recruiter

Overview We are seeking a proactive, highly competitive Technical Recruiter to drive delivery and growth across our Technology Staffing business. This role is focused on high-volume candidate sourcing, aggressive pipeline building, and full-cycle recruiting for technology professionals in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a KPI-focused, commission-oriented workflow, is passionate about building relationships, and is deeply fluent in AI-powered recruiting tools, automation, and modern ATS ecosystems. This recruiter operates like a true talent hunter—leveraging sourcing technology, market intelligence, networking, and data to move faster than the competition and consistently deliver top technology talent to clients nationwide. Key Responsibilities Proactively source technology candidates using job boards, referrals, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, texting platforms, and AI-powered sourcing tools Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline of highly skilled technology professionals across multiple disciplines, and recruit for roles including: Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack) DevOps Engineers Cloud Engineers & Architects Data Scientists & Data Engineers Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers Accessibility Specialists Product Managers UX/UI Designers Cybersecurity Professionals AI & Machine Learning Engineers Conduct high-volume phone and video candidate interviews Qualify candidates based on technical expertise, experience, compensation expectations, availability, and cultural fit Manage candidates throughout the interview, offer, and placement process Build consultative relationships with candidates and serve as a subject matter expert on technology staffing market trends Maintain strong candidate relationships to drive engagement, retention, referrals, and redeployment opportunities Leverage ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI tools (including Copilot), sourcing automation, and texting platforms to maximize efficiency and productivity Consistently meet or exceed KPIs related to outreach, submissions, interviews, placements, starts, and candidate activity Partner closely with sales and client services teams to ensure successful candidate delivery and exceptional client experiences Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience as a recruiter within a staffing agency environment preferred Experience recruiting technology professionals, including software development, QA, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines Proven success in a high-volume, KPI-driven recruiting environment Strong comfort with recruiting technology, including: ATS platforms and CRM systems LinkedIn Recruiter and job board sourcing tools Texting and candidate engagement platforms AI-assisted sourcing, recruiting, and workflow automation tools Strong verbal and written communication skills Comfortable with outbound phone, text, and digital candidate outreach Exceptional organization, prioritization, and follow-through abilities Ability to build relationships quickly and maintain a high level of candidate engagement Bachelor's degree preferred Salary $50,000–$65,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) Commission and bonus eligible Comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and 401(k) Equal Employment Opportunity Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship, and any other characteristic protected by state and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr onwardsearch