Technical Recruiter II

About Horizontal: Established since 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 II
Experience: 1- 5 years
Location: Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their technical staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

• Candidates must have substantial experience in 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, preferably in the technology industry.

• 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.