IT Recruiter

MediaGoats is hiring for experienced IT Recruiter will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, understand evolving tech needs, leverage diverse sourcing channels, assess technical and cultural fit, negotiate offers, and ensure a smooth onboarding process. Key Responsibilities ·      Full-cycle recruitment: Drive end-to-end hiring—from writing job descriptions and sourcing candidates to offer, onboarding, and beyond ·      Candidate Sourcing: Use platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, networking events to find top IT talent ·      Screening & interviewing: Evaluate resumes, conduct initial screenings (phone/video/in-person), coordinate technical/coding assessments, and collaborate with tech teams on interviews. ·      Stakeholder collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and provide regular updates and feedback ·      Offer negotiation & onboarding: Extend offers, negotiate compensation packages and benefits, coordinate onboarding logistics. ·      Employer branding: Promote your organization’s culture by crafting compelling job descriptions, attending events, and building brand presence. ·      Talent pipeline management: Maintain CRM/ATS systems, track metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness), and sustain talent pools for future needs ·      Market intelligence: Stay updated on tech trends, salary benchmarks, and industry dynamics to inform hiring strategies ·      Continuous improvement: Refine recruitment processes using data-driven insights and best practices. ·      Networking & events: Attend conferences, meetups, and leverage professional associations to tap passive candidates and maximize referrals.   Required Qualifications & Skills ·      Experience: 4+ years in IT or technical recruitment, ideally in fast-paced or agency settings ·      Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of software development roles, programming languages, DevOps, infrastructure, etc. ·      Tools & platforms: Proficiency with ATS (e.g., iCIMS, Greenhouse, Taleo), LinkedIn Recruiter, niche platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, and job boards ·      Interpersonal abilities: Excellent verbal/written communication, persuasive negotiation, active listening, and stakeholder management ·      Organizational excellence: Proven capacity to manage multiple roles, meet deadlines, maintain recruitment records, and report metrics ·      Metrics & analytics: Familiarity with metrics like time-to-fill, submission-to-hire ratio, and candidate experience ·      Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment, respond to shifting priorities, and continuously learn new technologies.   Education & certifications: ·      Bachelor’s in HR, IT, Business, or equivalent.