IT/Technical Recruiter (IT Staffing Agency)

vaco

Detroit, Michigan · Detroit · United States

Posted Nov 4, 2025

Contract
Vaco Technology

Job description

The Technical Recruiter is responsible for identifying, screening, and managing candidates and consultants for contract and direct-hire positions.  This position works with the sales team to fulfill open job orders while managing candidates and consultants throughout the hiring process. This position will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Proactively identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.

Update, review, and actively utilize a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities.

Perform weekly interviews in line with performance objectives.

Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.

Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.

Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Competencies: 

Customer/Candidate Focus -  Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

Results Oriented - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding.

Planning Forethought and Alignment - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Interpersonal Intelligence -  Understands self and others’ emotions and is able to manage self and others’ emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity.

Decision Quality -  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Collaborative -  Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction.

Drives Vision and Purpose - Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy and creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Business Insight - Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Develops and Coaches Others - Utilizing effective coaching skills, asks appropriate questions and provides relevant guidance to help others find the solutions within and outside of themselves.

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s Degree and/or 1-5 years of experience in IT staffing and recruitment.

Active member of the IT community, networking groups a plus.

Office Environment: 3x in office (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday)

Travel Requirements:

Less than 5% (almost no travel)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional: Standing and bending.

Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. An applicant may also be eligible to participate in certain incentive compensation programs based on achieving certain performance targets set forth each year and subject to the incentive compensation plan’s terms and conditions. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Salary Range for this role:

$45,000—$50,000 USD

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