TECHNICAL RECRUITER

<h2>About the Role</h2> <p>We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other positions as needed. This role will source, screen, and coordinate candidates through the hiring process, manage day-to-day administration of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and support onboarding logistics to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.</p> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <p><strong>Recruiting &amp; Sourcing</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other roles (e.g., systems engineers, software/hardware engineers, program managers, cleared personnel, and other roles)</li> <li>Manage requisition workload across multiple open roles simultaneously, prioritizing based on business needs and urgency</li> <li>Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, niche technical/defense job boards, industry associations, veteran networks, and referrals</li> <li>Screen resumes and conduct initial phone/video interviews to assess technical qualifications and cultural fit</li> <li>Partner with hiring managers to gain a clear understanding of technical requirements and must-have qualifications for each role</li> <li>Coordinate interview panels, assessments, and debriefs with hiring teams</li> <li>Support hiring for cleared positions and understand basic requirements around security clearances (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) and eligibility requirements</li> <li>Develop sourcing strategies and maintain candidate pipelines to support current and future hiring needs</li> </ul> <p><strong>ATS &amp; Process Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage day-to-day administration of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including job requisition setup, workflow configuration, and data integrity, keeping leadership informed of any process or workflow changes</li> <li>Ensure accurate and timely candidate status updates, dispositioning, and pipeline tracking within the ATS</li> <li>Generate and analyze recruiting metrics/reports from the ATS (time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline conversion, etc.) for leadership review</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, templates, and processes, and propose changes for approval</li> <li>Maintain compliance-related documentation within the ATS (EEO/AAP data, OFCCP requirements, etc.)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Candidate Experience &amp; Onboarding Coordination</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring timely and professional communication</li> <li>Coordinate interview scheduling logistics across multiple stakeholders and time zones</li> <li>Assist in the offer process, including background checks, and other pre-employment requirements</li> <li>Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires and first-day preparation</li> <li>Continuously recommend improvements to the candidate journey to reflect a positive, professional experience</li> <li>Provide clear timeline expectations and feedback to candidates at each stage</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Represent the company at technical conferences, defense industry events, career fairs, and veteran hiring initiatives</li> <li>Track and report on recruiting KPIs and provide regular pipeline updates </li> <li>Keep leadership informed of pipeline status, candidate feedback, and any risks or roadblocks throughout the hiring process</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR (technical/engineering or defense industry experience a plus, not required)</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>Exposure to or hands-on experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday or similar)</li> <li>Strong organizational and communication skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience recruiting for or working within government contractors, defense, or aerospace industries</li> <li>PHR/SHRM-CP or similar HR certification (or actively pursuing)</li> </ul> <p>Vatn Systems is an equal opportunity employer.</p>