Technical Recruiter

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top technical & corporate talent to meet the growing demands of our organization. The role involves collaborating with hiring managers, understanding technical requirements, and employing innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent through various channels such as social media, job boards, networking, and referrals. Coordinates with company leadership at the executive, operational and business development for hiring needs.
• Candidate Screening and Evaluation: Review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and evaluate candidates' technical skills and suitability for the role through interviews and assessments.
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Work closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, define job descriptions, and ensure alignment on candidate profiles.
• Candidate Engagement: Engage and maintain relationships with potential candidates, providing a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Market Research and Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in technical recruitment to inform hiring strategies.
• Employer Branding: Contribute to enhancing the company's employer brand through participation in recruitment events (in-person and virtual), networking activities, and representing the organization positively.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS) or other databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Updates internal recruiting tracker and attends weekly team meetings to share updates.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Familiar with a wide variety of sourcing avenues
• Ability to design and implement recruiting strategies
• Confidence and ability to prospect, cold call, network and develop relationships
• Knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with online job-hunting websites
• Phone, MS Teams, and online collaboration platform skills
• Supports workplace diversity
• Familiarity with relevant employment Law
• Professionalism, organization, and project management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of employment law and legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Technical Recruiter or similar role within the DoD/Tech industry.
• Strong understanding of technical roles, skills, and technologies relevant to the company's needs.
• Familiarity with sourcing techniques and tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and build relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands.
• Ability to close candidates and fill positions within tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Castellum, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Castellum, Inc., will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.

Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.