Senior Technical Recruiter (contract)

About Collective:

Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Our technology and team of trusted advisors help members achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform. We believe in empowering self-employed people to enjoy the same tax savings that big companies get, so they can focus on their passion, not paperwork.

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About the role:

We’re looking for a strategic, metrics-driven Contract Technical Recruiter to help accelerate hiring for our Engineering organization in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This person will be highly focused on proactive sourcing, engaging passive technical talent, and building strong pipelines across a range of technical roles. The ideal candidate is resourceful, organized, and thrives in ambiguity while delivering a high-quality candidate experience and strong hiring outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Drive sourcing and pipeline generation for technical roles across Engineering, with a strong focus on identifying, engaging, and nurturing passive talent.

• Develop creative sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, referrals, talent communities, events, and other channels to attract high-quality technical candidates.

• Conduct recruiter screens and manage candidates throughout the interview process while delivering a strong candidate experience through proactive communication and relationship building.

• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate talent profiles, share market insights, and adjust sourcing strategies as hiring needs evolve.

• Track pipeline health, sourcing effectiveness, and recruiting metrics to improve outreach strategies, conversion rates, and overall hiring outcomes.

• Continuously improve sourcing workflows and operational efficiency using tools like Ashby, Pin, and Claude.

What you'll bring:

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 4+ years focused on technical recruiting.

• Experience leveraging AI tools and modern recruiting technology to improve efficiency and scale.

• A proven track record of hiring high-performing technical talent in fast-paced or high-growth environments.

• Strong sourcing and talent mapping skills across competitive technical markets.

• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions through data and market insights.

• An “always learning” mentality with a passion for improving recruiting operations and candidate experience.

• Clear, confident communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.

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