Contract Technical Recruiter (Lakeland)

ABOUT METRC

Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States and is growing extremely rapidly to expand globally. We provide a solution that combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, a dedicated customer-support team, and a secure database to track and trace cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale. As a Technical Recruiter, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and be passionate about implementing change, great processes and procedures in a commercial setting at a fast-growing technology company.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Technical Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for technical positions across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, source top talent, and guide candidates through every stage of the hiring process. The ideal candidate has experience recruiting for software engineering, infrastructure, product, cybersecurity, data, and other technology-focused roles in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle from requisition approval through offer and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, conduct intake meetings, define hiring strategies, and support workforce planning.
• Administer the Predictive Index (PI) platform, including job profiling, candidate assessments, report generation, and behavioral insights.
• Coordinate with recruiters and staffing agencies to ensure an efficient hiring process and positive candidate experience.
• Manage agency relationships, vendor setup, contract compliance, placement fees, and temporary employee coordination.
• Facilitate structured interview processes, scheduling, feedback collection, and hiring decisions.
• Partner with hiring managers and Finance to support compensation benchmarking and offer development.
• Manage employee referral programs and track candidate progress through the recruitment pipeline.
• Maintain recruiting metrics, headcount reports, and recruitment dashboards while identifying opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• 2+ years recruiting technical positions including software engineering, IT infrastructure, DevOps, cloud, cybersecurity, product, or data roles.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, iCIMS, Paylocity, or similar).
• Experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting in SaaS or technology companies.
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and technical terminology.
• Experience with recruitment analytics and workforce planning.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or LinkedIn Recruiter Certification.

Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Strategic Sourcing
• Candidate Experience
• Business Partnership
• Communication
• Organization and Time Management
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality
• Data-Driven Decision Making

TRAVEL

This position will require limited travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a Hybrid position
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard and mouse.
• (Any other safety or environmental concerns? i.e. lifting, bending, headsets, forklifts, etc.)

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Metrc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants and team members will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.