Tech Recruiter

Technical Recruiter

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 hunterleveraging 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 Group Holdings, LLC

Onward Group Holdings, LLC is a platform of specialized talent and workforce solutions brands that connect leading organizations with expert talent across high-demand industries. The company combines deep domain expertise, proven infrastructure, and an expansive talent network to deliver solutions that go beyond traditional staffing.

With nearly 20 years in business, Onward Group Holdings partners with companies, schools, and organizations to help them build high-performing teams and thrive in the future of work. It's divisions include Onward Search (Marketing, Creative & Technology), Onward Accessibility (Digital Accessibility), Onward Education (K-12 Education), and 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 well-being and career development.

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.

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.

We're committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If there's any adjustments we can make to support you as you apply and interview, please reach out to InclusiveHiring@OnwardSearch.com.

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.