Technical Recruiter

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Recruiter Note: Candidate must be local to any of the 3 locations: IL, AZ And MN. and must be willing to work on W2.Job Title: IT Recruiter Client Location: Chicago, IL 60603; Tempe, AZ 85288; Minneapolis, MN 55402Expected Duration: 06 Months contract with possibility of extensionJob Type: Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote Pay Rate: $39/hr on W2Call Notes:Software Engineer recruiters who are ready to hit the ground running from Day 1.Candidates should have strong, hands-on experience and require minimal ramp-up time.Need to clearly understand the candidate’s technical profile and area of expertise, including:Front-End DevelopmentBack-End DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentDevOps ETCRecruiters should accurately identify whether a candidate is primarily Front-End, Back-End, Full-Stack, or DevOps rather than submitting a generic Software Engineer profile.Strong emphasis on relevant hands-on experience and the ability to immediately contribute to the team.The team is actively hiring for Software Engineer roles, so submissions should be closely aligned with the specific technical requirements of each position.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Recruiter to support end-to-end hiring for a variety of technical roles. This position will partner closely with hiring managers and technical teams to deliver high-quality talent while ensuring a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.Key ResponsibilitiesManage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including software engineering, infrastructure, data, information security, and related functionsPartner closely with hiring managers and technical stakeholders to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and align on timelinesLead strategy sessions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, and candidate closingUtilize Workday (ATS) to manage requisitions, candidate pipelines, and recruiting metricsConduct effective technical and behavioral screens to assess skills, experience, and cultural fitDevelop and execute proactive sourcing strategies, including Boolean search, talent mapping, and passive candidate outreachProvide a high-touch candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptanceMaintain accurate documentation, compliance, and reporting throughout the recruiting lifecycleWork ArrangementThis role requires working from an office location three (3) or more days per week.Required Skills & Qualifications5+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong background in technical recruiting, including software engineering and information securityProficiency with applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred)Ability to manage multiple requisitions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong working knowledge of technical roles and skill sets (software engineering, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity)Strong sourcing capabilities using advanced search techniques and direct outreachExcellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience recruiting in enterprise or highly technical environmentsStrong analytical skills and ability to leverage recruiting data for continuous improvement