About the Role
We are seeking a driven and highly organized Technical Recruiter to join our fast-paced Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will own the full-cycle recruitment of Information Technology professionals across a range of enterprise client accounts managed through Vendor Management Systems (VMS). You will be a critical contributor to our ability to win placements in a competitive staffing environment, and your speed, precision, and candidate quality will directly impact our clients’ success.
This is a high-volume role that demands urgency, expertise in IT skill sets, and mastery of VMS platforms. If you thrive in a competitive environment, love the hunt for top talent, and understand the nuances of enterprise contingent workforce programs, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for IT contract and contract-to-hire roles across multiple enterprise VMS accounts simultaneously.
• Source, screen, and submit highly qualified candidates within tight VMS submission windows to maximize interview-to-submittal ratios.
• Develop and maintain a deep pipeline of IT talent across disciplines such as software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data engineering, and more.
• Partner closely with hiring managers (where accessible) to understand technical requirements and refine candidate profiles.
• Navigate and optimize VMS platforms (e.g., Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday, Coupa) to ensure compliant, timely, and high-quality submissions.
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics: submission-to-interview rate, fill rate, time-to-submit, and retention.
• Negotiate candidate pay rates within client bill rate constraints while maintaining candidate satisfaction.
• Collaborate with account managers to identify opportunities, respond to urgent requisitions, and grow our footprint within existing accounts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the ATS/CRM at all stages of the recruiting process.
• Stay current on IT talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity to advise clients and strengthen candidate pitches.
What You Bring
• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a staffing agency or RPO environment.
• VMS experience is required — you must have hands-on experience submitting candidates and managing requisitions through enterprise VMS platforms such as SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday, Coupa, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume requisition loads (20+ open reqs at a time) with a sense of urgency and strong organizational discipline.
• Proven track record of sourcing hard-to-fill IT roles with speed and quality.
• Strong knowledge of IT terminology, role types, and technology stacks across at least 2–3 IT disciplines.
• Experience recruiting in competitive, enterprise staffing environments with multiple vendor programs.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can sell a role, handle objections, and set accurate expectations with candidates.
• Analytical mindset — comfortable reviewing your own metrics and using data to improve your approach.
• Self-starter with a competitive spirit who is motivated by performance and results.
Nice to Have
• Experience in one or more specific IT verticals: software engineering, cloud/DevOps, data & analytics, or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with rate card structures and bill rate negotiation within VMS programs.
• Background in supplier diversity or experience working with MSP-managed accounts.
• Staffing industry certifications (CSP, CTS, or equivalent).
Why Join Us
We are a focused, collaborative recruiting team that punches above our weight class. Our recruiters are specialists, not generalists — which means you’ll have real ownership over your accounts, direct relationships with the talent you place, and the ability to make a visible impact every day.
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 3 Weeks of PTO + Paid Holidays
• Collaborative, high-performance team culture with low bureaucracy and high autonomy
• This role can be fully-remote, networking events required. Preference will be given to candidates local to Dayton and Cincinnati, OH.
Smart Data Systems, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
