Senior Technical Recruiter Salary

Senior technical recruiters find and attract needed technical employees for their organization or client. Basic duties include setting up advertising campaigns, contacting potential applicants, searching for applicants online (and through other relevant means), and creating job postings for available positions. They prepare paperwork for new hires, reports to management, and assessments of recruiting performance. Analytical skills are required in this position to determine the types of recruiting methods that are most effective. Senior technical recruiters also communicate with managers regularly to determine preferences and needed changes for recruiting.

Most of the senior technical recruiter's work is performed indoors in an office setting, with minimal risk or hazard exposure. Minimal physical requirements are required, aside from spending long hours working at a computer. Work hours vary based on company policy and needs, but it is common to work during regular business hours. Senior technical recruiters typically work in teams with other recruiters, with regular communication with management and potential applicants. Positions as a senior technical recruiter are available at a wide variety of companies requiring technical positions.

Exact requirements for senior technical recruiter specialists vary, with specialized openings having specialized requirements. However, generally, the educational requirements for this position include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Experience requirements usually start at five or more years of professional recruiting experience, specifically in relevant technical fields. There are no usual certifications required, but knowledge and experience in using social networking tools, job boards, and other means of finding potential applicants is crucial. In addition, strong communication skills, organizational habits, and interpersonal skills are vital to be successful in these positions. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Senior Technical Recruiter Tasks

• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
• Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures.
• Arrange for interviews and provide travel arrangements as necessary.
• May be involved in writing and placing advertising for open positions in publications; online and print.
• Source, screen and interview applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills for open positions; may utilize ATS.

With a pay rate for Senior Technical Recruiters that is 36 percent greater than the national average, San Francisco offers a comfortable salary for those in this profession. Senior Technical Recruiters will also find cushy salaries in San Jose (+32 percent), Boston (+24 percent), Austin (+20 percent), and Raleigh (+8 percent). Senior Technical Recruiters in Orlando make 48 percent less than the national average, proving that location is a major factor in pay. A couple other locations with smaller-than-average paychecks include Atlanta and Tampa (25 percent lower).