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Principal Technical Recruiter
WhatJobs Direct
Remote ยท South Africa Full-time Lead 3w ago
About the role
About
Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Technical Recruiter to lead their specialized IT recruitment division. This is a fully remote role, offering you the flexibility to operate from anywhere while making a significant impact.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a wide range of technical roles, from initial client engagement and job profiling to candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing offers.
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify top-tier IT talent across various platforms and networks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and clients, understanding their specific talent needs, and providing expert market insights.
- Conduct in-depth technical assessments and behavioral interviews to ensure candidates possess the required skills and cultural fit.
- Negotiate employment offers and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for successful candidates.
- Mentor and guide junior recruiters, sharing best practices in technical recruitment.
- Contribute to the overall success of the recruitment team.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7-10 years of proven experience in technical recruitment, preferably within a recruitment agency setting and a remote environment.
- Demonstrable success in sourcing and placing candidates in niche and in-demand technology roles (e.g., software development, data science, cloud computing, cybersecurity).
- Exceptional networking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of the IT landscape, current market trends, and effective recruitment technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned recruiter to take on a leadership role, drive success for our client, and significantly contribute to their clients' growth by attracting top technical talent.
Requirements
- Demonstrable success in sourcing and placing candidates in niche and in-demand technology roles (e.g., software development, data science, cloud computing, cybersecurity).
- Exceptional networking, communication, and interpersonal skills are paramount.
- A deep understanding of the IT landscape, current market trends, and effective recruitment technologies is essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a wide range of technical roles, from initial client engagement and job profiling to candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing offers.
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify top-tier IT talent across various platforms and networks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and clients, understanding their specific talent needs, and providing expert market insights.
- Conduct in-depth technical assessments and behavioral interviews to ensure candidates possess the required skills and cultural fit.
- Negotiate employment offers and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for successful candidates.
- Mentor and guide junior recruiters, sharing best practices in technical recruitment, and contributing to the overall success of the recruitment team.
Skills
AWS LambdaCloud computingCybersecurityData scienceDockerPostgreSQLReactSoftware development
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