Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.
Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.
Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!
A Day in the Life
The Senior Recruiter is a professional networker and relationship builder who enjoys working with professionals from a wide range of industries. This position is responsible for identifying, interviewing, and managing top talent for client opportunities and works with one or more Sales Professionals to deliver the right candidate for temporary, contract-to-hire and direct-hire positions. This individual leads a team of Recruiters driving high levels of performance. Setting the example through individual production, the Senior Recruiter establishes and develops relationships with candidates as well as works with one or more Business Development Managers to fulfill exciting project and direct-hire positions. This individual enjoys developing and coaching others while helping set the strategic direction for the team.
Duties And Responsibilities
Supervise existing recruiting team and set example for the team through activity
Provide training and leadership for junior Recruiters
Run daily meetings to increase efficiency and holding recruiters accountable to production and expectations
Identify, interview, and evaluate candidates for client opportunities
Foster long-term relationships with professionals among the IT community; regularly attending local user groups and networking events
Identify, interview, and evaluate candidates for client opportunities
Foster long-term relationships with candidates
Review and understand job requirement requirements and technical skills
Review, reformat and present resumes to meet client expectations
Develop strategies designed to qualify candidates through various tools or networks
Negotiate pay rates based on position requirements
Meet with candidates in person, telephone, or video conference to assess qualifications
Work with sales team to help drive the delivery strategy for consultants and candidates
Collaborate with teammates to 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
'Best Place to Work' Perks
True base salary and uncapped commission plans that surpass industry standards
Annual, FIVE STAR vacations (we call it "Vatopia") for meeting top tier performance goals
Annual world class training where all Vacotians, as we like to call them, get together to meet, learn, and exchange ideas.
Technology packages that include smart phone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources
Comprehensive benefits
Vaco Values
Duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following Core Tenets:
A Team First Approach, aligning with the core tenets: Proud to Wear Jersey, Stay Team Focused, and Assume Positive Intent
Self-Awareness, aligning with the core tenets Outlaws Welcome, Stay Coachable and Be Comfortable with Healthy Conflict
Solutions Oriented, aligning with the core tenets Be Entrepreneurial, Be Electable, Fix the Problem Not the Blame
Grit, aligning with the core tenets Work Hard, Stay Free and Play 'til the Whistle
Desired Competencies and Skills:
Communication: Speaks in a clear, concise and confident manner; listens attentively
Emotional Intelligence: Maintains a high level of self-awareness and the ability to appropriately identify, manage, and respond to the emotions of self and others; able to read others
Written Communication: Develops written communication that is clear, concise, grammatical, and engaging
Adaptability: Responds to changes, delays, or unexpected events in a positive manner; adapts working style to best fit a given situation
Leadership: Self-directed with an innate drive to succeed; accepts feedback with a desire for continuous improvement
Relationship Building: Builds, develops, and maintains strong relationships with others while building trust and connection
Social Intelligence: Able to understand and manage interpersonal relationships
Researching: Able to effectively search for, organize, and evaluate information
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year recruiting experience
Advanced, relevant experience considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Economically motivated with high desire to grow professionally and financially
Technical Skills:
Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Experience with Bullhorn preferred
Location: In-office (Monday and Wednesday) in Tukwila, WA
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, provincial or local law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Human Resources
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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