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Overview 

We are seeking a proactive, highly competitive Technical Recruiter to drive delivery and growth across our Technology Staffing business. This role is focused on high-volume candidate sourcing, aggressive pipeline building, and full-cycle recruiting for technology professionals in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment.
The ideal candidate thrives in a KPI-focused, commission-oriented workflow, is passionate about building relationships, and is deeply fluent in AI-powered recruiting tools, automation, and modern ATS ecosystems. This recruiter operates like a true talent hunter—leveraging sourcing technology, market intelligence, networking, and data to move faster than the competition and consistently deliver top technology talent to clients nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source technology candidates using job boards, referrals, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, texting platforms, and AI-powered sourcing tools
• Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline of highly skilled technology professionals across multiple disciplines
  Recruit for roles including:
  • Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack)
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers & Architects
  • Data Scientists & Data Engineers
  • Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers
  • Accessibility Specialists
  • Product Managers
  • UX/UI Designers
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • AI & Machine Learning Engineers
• Conduct high-volume phone and video candidate interviews
• Qualify candidates based on technical expertise, experience, compensation expectations, availability, and cultural fit
• Manage candidates throughout the interview, offer, and placement process
• Build consultative relationships with candidates and serve as a subject matter expert on technology staffing market trends
• Maintain strong candidate relationships to drive engagement, retention, referrals, and redeployment opportunities
• Leverage ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI tools (including Copilot), sourcing automation, and texting platforms to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Consistently meet or exceed KPIs related to outreach, submissions, interviews, placements, starts, and candidate activity
• Partner closely with sales and client services teams to ensure successful candidate delivery and exceptional client experiences
  

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a recruiter within a staffing agency environment preferred
• Experience recruiting technology professionals, including software development, QA, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines
• Proven success in a high-volume, KPI-driven recruiting environment
  Strong comfort with recruiting technology, including:
  • ATS platforms and CRM systems
  • LinkedIn Recruiter and job board sourcing tools
  • Texting and candidate engagement platforms
  • AI-assisted sourcing, recruiting, and workflow automation tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with outbound phone, text, and digital candidate outreach
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and follow-through abilities
• Ability to build relationships quickly and maintain a high level of candidate engagement
• Bachelor\'s degree preferred
  

Salary

$50,000–$65,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Commission and bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and 401(k)

About Onward Search
Onward Search, a division of Onward Group Holdings, LLC, is an award-winning recruitment and staffing agency specializing in Marketing, Creative, Technology, Accessibility, Education, and Behavioral Health talent.
For nearly 20 years, we have partnered with some of the nation\'s most innovative organizations to connect exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities. Our technology practice supports clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies across industries including software, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, gaming, entertainment, digital media, and emerging technologies.

Onward Group Holdings combines deep industry expertise, proven infrastructure, and expansive talent networks to deliver workforce solutions that go beyond traditional staffing. Its divisions include:

Onward Search (Marketing, Creative & Technology)
Onward Accessibility (Digital Accessibility)
Onward Education (K-12 Education)
Talera (Behavioral Health)

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a 401(k) program for eligible full-time employees, along with resources designed to support employee well-being and career growth.
We have built a culture fostered on entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, teamwork, and transparency. If you are energized by connecting people to opportunity, excited by emerging technologies, and motivated by measurable impact, you\'ll fit in great with our team.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship, and any other characteristic protected by state and federal law.

There is no application deadline for this posting because we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.