IT Talent Acquisition Consultant
Carex Consulting
Engagement Type: Contract or Consultant (PART TIME)
Location: Remote (must reside in WI)
Position Overview
Carex is seeking an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Consultant to provide senior-level technical recruiting support across a broad range of IT functions. This consultant will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for complex and hard-to-fill technical roles including software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, architecture, product, and artificial intelligence.
This role requires a highly independent, strategic recruiter who can assess both technical and behavioral competencies, build strong sourcing pipelines, and partner closely with hiring leaders and HR stakeholders to drive high-quality hiring outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Technical Recruiting
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Manage requisitions end-to-end, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate management, and offer support.
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Lead recruiting strategy for specialized and high-impact IT roles.
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Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for niche and hard-to-fill technical positions.
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Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive and active technical talent.
Candidate Assessment & Selection
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Conduct technical screens and behavioral interviews to validate skills, competencies, and cultural alignment.
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Assess both technical expertise and behavioral competencies to ensure strong hiring decisions.
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Partner with hiring managers to design and execute structured interview processes.
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Develop interview rubrics and implement consistent feedback loops.
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Ensure hiring decisions align with business priorities, legal requirements, and internal policies.
Stakeholder Partnership
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Collaborate closely with hiring leaders, HR Business Partners, and internal stakeholders to align recruiting strategies with workforce planning needs.
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Provide consultative guidance on market trends, talent availability, and compensation insights.
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Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations and thoughtful talent evaluation.
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Maintain strong communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle to ensure transparency and alignment.
Compliance & Process Excellence
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Ensure recruiting practices comply with employment laws, equal opportunity standards, and company policies.
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Maintain accurate documentation within applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
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Uphold structured, consistent hiring practices that reduce bias and enhance quality of hire.
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Continuously improve recruiting workflows and candidate experience.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of technical recruiting experience across multiple IT domains (e.g., software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, AI).
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Demonstrated expertise sourcing for technical and hard-to-fill roles.
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Strong ability to assess both technical and behavioral competencies.
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Experience working independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
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Proficiency with recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft 365.
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Strong understanding of legal considerations and compliance in recruiting.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and consultative skills.
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Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology organizations.
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Experience recruiting in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services).
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Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging recruiting metrics to guide decisions.
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Experience supporting workforce planning or strategic hiring initiatives.
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