Technical Recruiter | Github  

• Write and post technical job descriptions
• Source potential candidates on niche platforms, like Stack Overflow and Github
• Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes
• Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicants’ abilities
• Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
• Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs
• Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates
• Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
• Compose job offer letters
• Onboard new hires
• Promote company’s reputation as a great place to work
• Conduct job and task analyses to document job duties and requirements
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends and products

• Professional Human Resources certification strongly preferred
• Previous experience interviewing and assessing potential hired for technology positions and assisting with onboarding processes
• Experience in the continual development of talent pipelines and sourcing potential candidates
• Firm understanding and implementation of recruiting metrics to drive decision-making is strongly preferred
• Previous experience developing and executing recruiting marketing and branding strategies
• Experience working with a diverse team and striving for fairness in hiring all races, genders and ages
• Proficient in using company software and databases to connect with and reach out to potential candidates
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally
• Ability to speak knowledgeably about the company and answer any technical questions a potential hire may have

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of technology, technical roles and technical skills.
• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.