Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring qualified technical professionals across a range of IT and technology roles.

The role requires strong technical recruitment knowledge, excellent sourcing skills, and the ability to manage multiple vacancies while delivering a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from sourcing through offer and onboarding.
Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, ATS platforms, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
Conduct CV screening and initial candidate assessments based on technical and behavioral requirements.
Conduct screening interviews and assess candidates against job requirements.
Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, team needs, and candidate profiles.
Build and maintain strong technical talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Utilize Boolean search and advanced sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates.
Coordinate technical interviews and follow up with candidates and hiring stakeholders.
Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
Support salary negotiations and offer management.
Prepare and maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate data within the ATS.
Track recruitment KPIs, including Time to Fill, Time to Hire, Offer Acceptance Rate, and Interview-to-Offer Ratio.
Ensure a smooth and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
Stay updated on technology trends, technical skill sets, and talent-market conditions.
Support employer branding, recruitment campaigns, and hiring events when required.

Requirements

Required Experience

2–4 years of experience in Technical Recruitment or IT Talent Acquisition.
Proven experience recruiting for technical roles.
Experience with both active and passive candidate sourcing.
Strong hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and/or LinkedIn sourcing.
Experience using ATS/recruitment platforms.
Experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of technical terminology and IT roles.
Excellent sourcing and headhunting skills.
Strong Boolean search capabilities.
Strong CV screening and candidate assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple vacancies under tight deadlines.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a Talent Acquisition team.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting for international or remote positions.
Experience working with GCC/UAE recruitment markets.
Experience recruiting for outsourcing, consulting, or technology companies.
Experience with Workable or other ATS platforms.
Familiarity with recruitment metrics and data-driven Talent Acquisition.

Working Conditions

Ability to work in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
Willingness to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to meet agreed recruitment targets and timelines.

Originally posted on Himalayas

Senior Technical Recruiter at BlackStone eIT