Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Kentucky Fried Chicken - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Louisville, KY

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Technical Recruiter will play a crucial role in sourcing and recruiting technical talent to support KFC's expanding digital strategy. This position is a contract role lasting approximately 4-6 months, based in Louisville, KY, with the flexibility of remote work available after the onboarding process. The recruiter will focus on developing, pipelining, and sourcing candidates for key areas such as Data Analytics, Consumer Technology, DevOps, and User Experience (UX). The role requires a proactive approach to identify and attract niche candidates from limited talent pools, necessitating a strategic mindset and innovative recruiting techniques. In this position, the recruiter will own the strategy for recruiting technical candidates, which includes driving a comprehensive business plan, conducting competitive research, and utilizing networking and direct sourcing methods. The recruiter will serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the entire recruiting cycle, ensuring a positive candidate experience. This involves maintaining constant communication with candidates to keep them informed about their application status and providing feedback throughout the process. Additionally, the recruiter will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with potential candidates, helping to reshape the recruitment approach to attract top talent. The role also involves screening candidates based on specific job requirements and responsibilities, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals are presented to hiring managers. The recruiter will need to demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking to effectively manage multiple requisitions and report weekly progress to coaches and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy to recruit niche, technical candidates in limited talent pools.
• Drive a business plan for recruiting efforts.
• Build key competitive research to inform recruiting strategies.
• Network and directly source candidates for technical roles.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Identify innovative ways to attract and recruit hard-to-fill talent.
• Maintain constant communication with candidates regarding their application status.
• Help craft the company's recruitment story from a new employee's perspective.
• Screen candidates based on job requirements and responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least one year of technical recruiting experience.
• Ability to handle multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a knack for cultivating out-of-the-box ideas.
• Problem-solving capabilities necessary for the role.
• Ability to report weekly progress to coaches and hiring managers.

Benefits

• Remote work available after onboarding.