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Lead Technical Recruiter

80100 Nairobi, Nairobi KES90000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 19 days ago

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Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Technical Recruiter to build and lead their remote technical recruitment function. This pivotal role involves partnering closely with hiring managers to attract and secure top-tier technical talent across various disciplines. You will be responsible for developing innovative sourcing strategies, managing the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles, and mentoring a team of technical recruiters. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the tech landscape, exceptional sourcing skills, and proven experience in leading recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for a wide range of technical positions, including software engineers, data scientists, IT professionals, and more.
  • Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive and active candidates.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their technical requirements and team dynamics.
  • Conduct in-depth technical screening and candidate assessments.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with technical talent and maintain a robust talent pipeline.
  • Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional interaction.
  • Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools effectively to manage requisitions and candidate data.
  • Mentor, coach, and guide junior technical recruiters.
  • Stay abreast of technology trends, market intelligence, and competitive compensation benchmarks.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of recruitment processes and best practices.
  • Foster a collaborative and efficient remote working environment.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in technical recruiting, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead capacity.
  • Demonstrated expertise in sourcing strategies for hard-to-find technical roles (e.g., Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow).
  • Strong understanding of various technology stacks, programming languages, and IT domains.
  • Proven ability to effectively screen and assess technical candidates.
  • Excellent interviewing, negotiation, and closing skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Experience managing recruitment processes in a fast-paced, remote environment.
  • Proficiency with modern ATS and CRM systems.
  • Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
  • Experience with employer branding and diversity recruiting initiatives is a plus.
This is an outstanding opportunity to shape and lead technical recruitment efforts within a fully remote, supportive team environment. If you are a driven and experienced technical recruiter with a passion for connecting talent with innovation, we encourage you to apply.
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Lead Technical Recruiter

80100 Nairobi, Nairobi KES2000000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 16 days ago

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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Lead Technical Recruiter to spearhead their talent acquisition efforts. This is a crucial, fully remote role responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical talent across various engineering and IT domains. You will lead the full recruitment lifecycle, from defining job requirements and developing innovative sourcing strategies to managing candidate pipelines, conducting interviews, and extending offers. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in technical recruitment, a deep understanding of technology roles, and exceptional skills in candidate engagement and relationship building. As a remote-first professional, you will leverage advanced recruitment technologies and methodologies to identify passive and active candidates through various channels, including professional networks, job boards, and industry events. You will also play a key role in shaping our employer brand and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, building robust talent pools, managing recruitment metrics, and mentoring junior recruiters. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong sense of urgency, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate a competitive talent market. You will be instrumental in building high-performing teams that drive the company's success. Continuous improvement of recruitment processes and staying abreast of emerging talent acquisition trends are essential.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in technical recruitment, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior capacity.
  • Demonstrated success in sourcing and hiring for niche and high-demand technology roles (e.g., software engineering, data science, cybersecurity).
  • Expertise in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing tools.
  • Strong understanding of IT concepts and terminology.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience working effectively in a fully remote recruitment environment.
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