Technical Recruiter (Contract) in Ashington

Technical Recruiter (Contract) in Ashington

Ashington Full-Time On-site
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  • As a Technical Recruiter at DAT, you will serve as a strategic talent partner to our Product and Technology teams during a critical growth phase for North America’s largest freight marketplace
  • This is a 9-month contract role, eligible for benefits. You’ll provide immediate recruiting expertise to support key Product and Engineering hiring initiatives
  • You’ll act as a talent consultant to hiring managers, delivering market intelligence, challenging conventional thinking, and building targeted strategies to attract exceptional, diverse talent
  • As the face of DAT to candidates, you will ensure every interaction reflects our commitment to a seamless, transparent experience
  • Be a Strategic Talent Advisor:
  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process for Product, Engineering, Data, and other technical roles
  • Go beyond the job description to understand the needs of your hiring teams, acting as a consultant to define role requirements, success profiles, and technical interview strategies
  • Use data and market insights to guide and influence leaders, helping them make informed hiring decisions in a competitive tech market
  • Champion the Candidate Experience:
  • Create a world-class experience for every candidate, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and respected at every stage
  • Serve as the primary guide for candidates, providing clear communication, timely feedback, and a genuine connection to DAT’s mission and values
  • Manage the offer process, from creating competitive compensation packages to closing top talent with empathy and expertise
  • Turn every interaction into a branding opportunity, leaving candidates with a positive impression regardless of the outcome
  • Drive Recruiting Excellence:
  • Leverage your sourcing expertise to find and engage the passive technical talent that others can’t
  • Maintain impeccable data integrity in Greenhouse, understanding that good data fuels smart decisions and process improvements
  • Continuously look for ways to improve our hiring processes, from technical interview structure to candidate feedback loops

Benefits

  • Remote/hybrid flexibility
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness allowance
  • Career development paths
  • Stock purchase program
  • Immediate 401(k) matching
  • Mental health support
  • FSA/HSA options
  • Life insurance
  • 20 days PTO from day one, plus 10 paid holidays annually
  • Leadership training, mentorship programs, education reimbursement & industry certifications
  • Performance bonuses & annual merit increases
  • Premium health coverage, plus dental & vision

Resilience, adaptability, and a positive, problem-solving attitudeExceptional communication skills; you’re equally comfortable advising a senior leader, negotiating an offer, or giving constructive feedback3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on technical roles (software engineering, data/ML, product management)Deep expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, GitHub and other technical communities, and building engaged talent pipelinesA commitment to delivering a strong hiring manager experience: you proactively share pipeline updates, candidate feedback, and market insights on a regular cadence, so hiring managers always know where their search stands and what comes nextA track record of success in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, preferably in tech or SaaSA genuine passion for creating positive and inclusive experiences for every candidateA high sense of urgency balanced with a commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detailTechnical fluency: you understand tech stacks and engineering and product team structures well enough to calibrate with leaders and engage candidates crediblyA consultative mindset with a history of earning trust and influencing hiring managers and business leadersA data-driven approach to understanding your pipeline and improving your resultsThe ability to connect the dots between a single hire and the broader success of the business

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Contact Details:

DAT Recruitment Team