Vaco - Richmond, VA
posted about 2 months ago
The Senior Technical Recruiter at Vaco plays a crucial role in identifying, screening, and managing candidates for both contract and direct-hire positions. This position is integral to the recruitment process, working closely with the sales team to fulfill open job orders while ensuring a smooth hiring process for candidates and consultants. The recruiter will collaborate with various business stakeholders, leaders, and subject matter experts to effectively plan and deliver recruitment projects in a timely manner. In this role, the Senior Technical Recruiter is expected to proactively identify and assess qualified talent to meet job requirements. This includes updating and utilizing a candidate skills matrix to enhance recruitment activities, conducting weekly interviews aligned with performance objectives, and generating leads through professional relationships and candidate interactions. The recruiter will also utilize Bullhorn, a recruitment software, to log all activities, notes, and vital information necessary for managing and growing a book of business, as well as for planning daily activities. Collaboration with teammates is essential, as the recruiter will work to cross-sell and fulfill open positions across different lines of business and national practices as appropriate. The position requires a strong focus on customer and candidate relationships, ensuring that solutions are customer-centric. The recruiter must be results-oriented, consistently achieving goals even in challenging circumstances. Effective communication, both written and verbal, is critical, as is the ability to listen actively to ensure a clear understanding of various audiences. Planning and prioritization of work to meet organizational goals is essential, along with interpersonal intelligence to manage emotions and build rapport with diverse individuals. Decision-making skills are also important, as the recruiter must make timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Collaboration is key, as the recruiter will partner with others to achieve shared objectives, fostering trust and valuing input from all team members.