Technical Recruiter (IT Domestic Contract Staffing Only)

About Horizontal: Established in 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.

Job Description

Technical Recruiter

Experience: 1-5 years

Location: Koramangala, Bangalore (On-site).

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their technical staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Candidates must have substantial experience in domestic contract staffing or contract-to-hire(C2H) roles.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals, to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and assess candidates' technical skills and qualifications.
• Coordinate and conduct in-depth technical interviews, evaluating candidates' technical proficiency and cultural fit.
• Manage the interview process, including scheduling interviews, gathering feedback, and making recommendations to hiring managers.
• Negotiate and extend job offers to select candidates, ensuring competitive compensation packages and addressing any concerns or questions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR team members to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and processes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and innovative recruitment techniques to continuously improve the recruitment process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Technical Recruiter, in the technology industry for product clients only.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and requirements, including software engineering, data science, IT, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and attracting top technical talent using a variety of recruitment methods.
• Experience conducting technical interviews and evaluating candidates' technical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to secure top talent in a competitive market.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Professional certifications in recruiting (e.g., AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter) are a plus.

The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.