Information Technology Recruiter

Company Description Ascende is a consulting, staffing, and recruiting firm that helps organizations address complex business challenges and build high-performing teams. The company provides strategic consulting, contract staffing, direct hire, and executive search services tailored to each client’s objectives. Ascende combines deep industry insight with a personalized approach to understand both organizational needs and candidate strengths. Through rigorous talent vetting and long-term partnership, Ascende connects clients with the expertise required to drive measurable results and sustainable growth.
Role Description This full-time, remote Information Technology Recruiter role focuses on identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent for Ascende’s clients. The recruiter will manage the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing candidates, conducting initial screenings, coordinating interviews, and guiding candidates and hiring managers through the selection process. Day-to-day tasks include developing targeted recruiting strategies, building and maintaining talent pipelines for key IT roles, and leveraging job boards, professional networks, and social media to reach qualified candidates. The role also involves collaborating closely with account managers and clients to understand position requirements, market trends, and compensation ranges, while maintaining accurate candidate records in applicant tracking systems. The recruiter will be expected to provide a positive, inclusive candidate experience, negotiate offers, and support smooth onboarding.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in Full-life Cycle Recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
Strong background in IT Recruitment and Technical Recruiting, with familiarity across software development, infrastructure, data, and cybersecurity roles.
Proficiency in Hiring and Recruiting practices, including talent pipeline development and stakeholder management.
Ability to use applicant tracking systems, professional networking platforms, and job boards effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines in a remote environment.
Understanding of current technology trends and IT labor market conditions; agency or consulting recruiting experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills
Negotiation, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Onboarding

Work arrangement
Yes