Tech Recruiter
Onward Search
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 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
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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.
Salary: 50,000-65,000Originally posted on Himalayas
Technical Recruiter
WTW
The Company
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW ) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 39,000 employees in more than 120 territories. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas, the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Unlock your potential at Willis Towers Watson.
Summary
Are you passionate about building high-performing technology teams in a fast-moving, global environment? Join WTW as a Tech Recruiter, where you’ll partner with engineering leaders to identify, engage, and hire top-tier technical talent shaping the future of our technology organization.
This is a high-impact role where your expertise in talent strategy, market intelligence, and sourcing innovation will directly influence business outcomes.
The Role
As a Tech Recruiter at WTW, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for critical technology roles while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders. You will combine deep understanding of technical skill sets with market insights and data-driven strategies to attract and secure top talent across highly competitive markets.
This role requires a consultative mindset, strong stakeholder partnership, and the ability to balance delivery excellence with long-term talent pipeline development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for technology roles, from requisition approval through offer and onboarding
- Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to define hiring needs, candidate profiles, and talent strategies
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract talent across:
- Software engineering
- Cloud & infrastructure
- Cybersecurity
- Data & AI/ML
- Architecture and emerging technologies
- Build and maintain proactive pipelines for hard-to-fill and business-critical skill sets
- Assess candidates for both technical capability and cultural alignment, presenting high-quality shortlists
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication, efficient processes, and thoughtful engagement
- Advise stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring practices
- Manage interview processes, offer negotiations, and closing strategies to secure top talent
- Leverage recruiting technology, AI-enabled tools, and talent intelligence to optimize sourcing and hiring outcomes
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and performance indicators to drive continuous improvement
- Ensure accurate and compliant data management within recruitment systems
What You Bring
- Strong expertise in technology recruiting, including understanding of modern technical skill sets and labor markets
- Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
- Advanced sourcing and talent mapping capabilities, including direct sourcing and passive candidate engagement
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
- Excellent candidate assessment, interviewing, and closing skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Commitment to delivering an inclusive, high-quality candidate experience
Originally posted on Himalayas