IT Recruiter

Overview

Become an integral part of a leading utility company, partnering with Aquent to make a real impact on their talent acquisition process. As a Recruiter embedded within the client’s team, you’ll play a crucial role in connecting top IT professionals with exciting career opportunities. Your expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management will directly contribute to the company’s success in building a high-performing IT organization. This is your chance to be a talent champion, driving innovation and growth within a critical industry.

As an IT Recruiter, you’ll be the vital link between talented IT professionals and a Fortune 500 utility company. Dive into the world of talent acquisition, sourcing candidates through various channels, conducting thorough interviews, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Your collaboration with internal recruiters and hiring managers will be essential in identifying the best fit for each role, ultimately shaping the future of the company’s IT landscape.

What You’ll Do:

• Source top-tier IT candidates from diverse platforms like job boards, social media, and networking events.
• Conduct engaging phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
• Collaborate closely with internal recruiters and hiring managers to understand their needs and present qualified candidates.
• Meticulously track candidate progress and updates within the applicant tracking system (Taleo).
• Play a key role in building a robust talent pipeline, ensuring a steady stream of qualified candidates for critical IT roles.

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years of experience in IT recruitment, preferably within a corporate setting.
• Proven ability to source, screen, and interview candidates effectively.
• Strong understanding of IT roles and technologies.
•  Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Professional certifications in HR or recruitment (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, AIRS).

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45.00 to $50.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.