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The Contract IT Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, attracting, screening, and hiring qualified technology professionals to meet organizational staffing needs. This role partners with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, develop recruiting strategies, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for IT positions, including software developers, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, data analysts, cloud specialists, and infrastructure personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from requisition approval through onboarding.

• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and talent databases.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of IT talent for current and future hiring needs.

• Conduct resume reviews, phone screenings, and initial candidate assessments.

• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and technical teams.

Shareholder Partnership:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, qualifications, and recruitment strategies.

• Provide guidance on market trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks.

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding recruitment progress and candidate status.

Candidate Experience:

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

• Present job opportunities and company value propositions effectively.

• Negotiate offers and facilitate the acceptance process.

• Maintain ongoing communication with candidates and IT hiring teams.

Recruitment Administration:

• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics and hiring outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and equal employment opportunity requirements.

Market Intelligence:

• Stay informed about technology trends, emerging skill sets, and labor market conditions.

• Monitor competitor hiring activities and industry best practices.
• Recommend innovative sourcing and recruitment techniques.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• 25+ years of recruiting experience, focused on IT or technical recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for roles such as Software Engineers, Cloud Architects, Cybersecurity Analysts, Data Scientists, and IT Project Managers.
  • Familiarity with technical skills and platforms, including:
  • Java, Python, .NET, JavaScript
  • AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
  • SQL and database technologies
  • DevOps and CI/CD tools
  • Cybersecurity frameworks and technologies

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and common technology roles.

• Experience using ATS platforms and recruitment sourcing tools.

• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Professional certifications such as AIRS, SHRM, PHR, or technical recruiting certifications.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.