About the Role
We are seeking a driven and highly organized Technical Recruiter to join our fast-paced Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will own the full-cycle recruitment of Information Technology professionals across a range of enterprise client accounts managed through Vendor Management Systems (VMS). You will be a critical contributor to our ability to win placements in a competitive staffing environment, and your speed, precision, and candidate quality will directly impact our clientsโ success.
This is a high-volume role that demands urgency, expertise in IT skill sets, and mastery of VMS platforms. If you thrive in a competitive environment, love the hunt for top talent, and understand the nuances of enterprise contingent workforce programs, we want to hear from you.
What Youโll Do
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Manage full-cycle recruitment for IT contract and contract-to-hire roles across multiple enterprise VMS accounts simultaneously.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Source, screen, and submit highly qualified candidates within tight VMS submission windows to maximize interview-to-submittal ratios.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Develop and maintain a deep pipeline of IT talent across disciplines such as software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data engineering, and more.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Partner closely with hiring managers (where accessible) to understand technical requirements and refine candidate profiles.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Navigate and optimize VMS platforms (e.g., Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday, Coupa) to ensure compliant, timely, and high-quality submissions.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Track and report on key recruiting metrics: submission-to-interview rate, fill rate, time-to-submit, and retention.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Negotiate candidate pay rates within client bill rate constraints while maintaining candidate satisfaction.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Collaborate with account managers to identify opportunities, respond to urgent requisitions, and grow our footprint within existing accounts.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the ATS/CRM at all stages of the recruiting process.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Stay current on IT talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity to advise clients and strengthen candidate pitches.
What You Bring
โขย ย ย ย ย ย 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a staffing agency or RPO environment.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย VMS experience is required โ you must have hands-on experience submitting candidates and managing requisitions through enterprise VMS platforms such as SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday, Coupa, or equivalent.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume requisition loads (20+ open reqs at a time) with a sense of urgency and strong organizational discipline.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Proven track record of sourcing hard-to-fill IT roles with speed and quality.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Strong knowledge of IT terminology, role types, and technology stacks across at least 2โ3 IT disciplines.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Experience recruiting in competitive, enterprise staffing environments with multiple vendor programs.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and applicant tracking systems.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Excellent written and verbal communication skills โ you can sell a role, handle objections, and set accurate expectations with candidates.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Analytical mindset โ comfortable reviewing your own metrics and using data to improve your approach.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Self-starter with a competitive spirit who is motivated by performance and results.
Nice to Have
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Experience in one or more specific IT verticals: software engineering, cloud/DevOps, data & analytics, or ERP systems.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Familiarity with rate card structures and bill rate negotiation within VMS programs.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Background in supplier diversity or experience working with MSP-managed accounts.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Staffing industry certifications (CSP, CTS, or equivalent).
Why Join Us
We are a focused, collaborative recruiting team that punches above our weight class. Our recruiters are specialists, not generalists โ which means youโll have real ownership over your accounts, direct relationships with the talent you place, and the ability to make a visible impact every day.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
โขย ย ย ย ย ย 3 Weeks of PTO + Paid Holidays
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Collaborative, high-performance team culture with low bureaucracy and high autonomy
โขย ย ย ย ย ย This role can be fully-remote, networking events required. Preference will be given to candidates local to Dayton and Cincinnati, OH.
Smart Data Systems, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.