Recruiter - Full-time

Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a Recruiter for a contract opportunity in Cary, NC. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading suppliers of a wide range of products, solutions, and services in the field of energy technology.

As a Recruiter, you will:

• Develop sourcing strategies to identify candidates for critical and difficult-to-fill external searches with a focus on enterprise software/technical engineering positions.
• Conduct new candidate prospecting, including Internet database search & mining
• Network with candidates / prospect leads for new viable candidate prospects and referrals
• Develop new external candidates to support the talent pipeline for targeted skill and functional areas
• Conduct in-depth phone interviews and promote company's visibility/brand and reputation as an employer of choice.
• Provide candidate assessments that drive effective decisions to interview
• Write up candidate summaries (to include current compensation, salary expectation, motivation for seeking new opportunities, timing constraints, ability to relocate, etc.)
• Track all phone screen interviews, profile information, and interview results in the company’s Hiring Management Tool (Taleo); Recruiting Results and Performance
• Statistics will be measured monthly with a focus on quality of candidates and number of candidates identified/sourced
• Ensure phone interviewing and candidate screening calls / activities are in compliance with applicable state, federal and local laws and company's Policies
• Educate the business on the Talent function and process

Minimum Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE LinkedIn Recruiter certification/experience or Avature experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is required plus 3-5 years direct recruiting and candidate sourcing experience for technical engineering and Information Technology professionals is required.
• Must have exceptional candidate sourcing skills in the software engineering or high technology industry
• Must have been in a role previously that required direct responsibility for new candidate identification, sourcing, networking/development, and assessment of candidate fit
• Must possess extensive knowledge of internet sourcing tools and methods, including highly–developed proficiency with Boolean search logic, internet mining, engineering specific resume databases and ATS database search techniques; AIRS certification or other related search technology internet and direct sourcing training is preferred
• Proven success with Diversity sourcing initiatives
• Technical curiosity and savvy; ability, skills and initiative to self-educate regarding application and use of technical recruiting tools included devices, software and apps, and social media trends. Interest and knowledge of future recruiting trends and innovative technology
• Strong understanding of a wide spectrum of Information Technology and Technical/Engineering jobs and where to find qualified talent
• A combination of search business experience and on-site corporate recruiting experience is preferred
• Must be very comfortable conducting in-depth phone interviews with highly technical engineers
• Capability to use hiring management systems and search tools is required

Preferred Requirements:

• Solid experience with talent management/development programs and experience in conducting assessments and providing feedback and/or previous HRBP role experience
• Identify and utilize internal and external resources available to assist in proactively seeking talent in a competitive recruiting environment.
• Develop short and longer term sourcing strategies by partnering with assigned business leaders and hiring managers.
• Experience working within an applicant tracking system, as well as a candidate relationship management tool, well versed in OFCCP and US employment rules and regulations.
• Provide expertise and guidance to business unit senior management to meet their strategic staffing needs. Analyzes results of staffing reports to determine trends, critical issues, and gaps in both the short and long-term complete with recommendations of future actions.
• Negotiate offers and manage the offer approval process in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of business environment, organizational structure and good understanding of the business strategy and its implications for talent processes
• Desire to keep up to date regarding business and industry trends and implications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Additional Information:

• This is a 6+ month contract
• 40 Hours per week

Headway provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Headway complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training