It Recruiter

Role & responsibilities

T Recruiter Roles and Responsibilities (with focus on Leadership & Architect roles):

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Partner with senior leadership to understand organizational goals and translate them into hiring plans.
  
• Develop strategies to attract top-tier

  technical leadership

  and

  architect-level

  talent.

2. Technical Role Understanding

• Gain deep understanding of technical skills, architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, microservices, cloud-native), and leadership competencies.
  
• Work with engineering leaders to define job descriptions, ideal candidate profiles, and evaluation criteria.
  

3. Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, conferences, and internal referrals.
  
• Build talent pipelines for future leadership and architect requirements.
  
• Engage with senior candidates with a tailored, high-touch approach, emphasizing employer brand and strategic opportunities.
  

4. Screening and Evaluation

• Conduct initial screenings to assess technical and leadership skills.
  
• Facilitate deep technical assessments through internal tech panels or external assessment tools.
  
• Evaluate cultural fit, leadership capability, and long-term alignment with company goals.
  

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a consultant to hiring managers and department heads.
  
• Provide market insights on salary trends, competitor hiring, and candidate availability.
  
• Coordinate and manage the entire recruitment lifecycle in collaboration with HRBPs and TA managers.
  

6. Offer Management & Negotiation

• Present and negotiate competitive offers tailored to senior-level candidates' expectations.
  
• Handle complex negotiations around compensation, equity, remote work, and leadership roles.
  

7. Employer Branding & Networking

• Represent the company at tech meetups, leadership summits, and architecture forums.
  
• Create brand awareness campaigns targeting architects and senior engineers.
  

8. Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to internal hiring policies and local labor laws.
  
• Track and report on key metrics such as time-to-hire, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
  

Key Skills for an IT Recruiter Focused on Leadership & Architect Roles:

• Strong technical understanding (e.g., software architecture, cloud technologies, devops, etc.)
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Executive search experience or exposure to C-level recruitment
  
• Data-driven mindset and ability to provide insights to hiring teams