Contract Senior Technical Recruiter

As a Contract Senior Technical Recruiter at Rackspace Technology, your core responsibilities will include managing the full life cycle of recruitment from sourcing candidates to negotiating offers. You will focus on building a strong talent pipeline for high tech roles related to Public and Private Cloud across the Americas. In addition, you'll create and foster partnerships with hiring teams to educate them on best practices in talent acquisition while maintaining accurate records of candidate interactions and overall recruitment progress.

To qualify for the Contract Senior Technical Recruiter role at Rackspace Technology, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of technical recruiting experience. It's preferred to have a diverse background in agency, CSP, GSI, or consulting environments specifically related to various cloud platforms. Being a technical sourcing champion with strong communication skills will further set you apart in this role.

For the Contract Senior Technical Recruiter position at Rackspace Technology, experience in technical recruiting across different cloud architectures and technologies is crucial. Exposure to platforms like Lever or Workday is advantageous but not mandatory. Most importantly, experience in navigating a customer-first approach while managing complex recruitment tasks in a fast-paced setting is key for success.

At Rackspace Technology, we prioritize a fanatical candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process. As a Contract Senior Technical Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in offering personalized interactions, timely communication, and guidance, which together ensure candidates feel valued and informed throughout their journey.

The work environment for a Contract Senior Technical Recruiter at Rackspace Technology is dynamic and entirely remote, promoting flexibility and work-life balance. You will be part of a supportive team that values innovative recruiting practices while collaborating across various teams to meet recruitment goals and support Rackspace's growth.

When answering this question, focus on how you've successfully handled various stages of recruitment. Describe specific roles you've filled, the strategies used for sourcing candidates, and how you’ve ensured a positive candidate experience throughout.

It's important to highlight your proactive sourcing techniques such as utilizing social media, networking events, and targeted outreach. Share examples of how you've effectively engaged with potential candidates or fostered relationships within the tech community.

Provide a specific example where you encountered a difficult role to fill and discuss the innovative strategies you applied. Emphasize your ability to adapt your approach while remaining resilient and focused on results.

Explain your evaluation process, including how you assess technical skills and cultural fit. Discuss any particular tools or techniques you use, such as coding challenges or behavioral interviews, to ensure candidates meet the job's requirements.

Focus on the importance of using an ATS or HRIS effectively. Discuss how you track candidate interactions and progress, and how this data helps improve your recruitment strategies over time.

Highlight how you initiate communication with hiring managers, setting expectations and educating them on the recruitment process. Mention the importance of continuous feedback and adjustments ensuring a unified hiring strategy.

Discuss the competitive nature of tech recruitment, particularly for specialized roles. Explain how you keep yourself updated with industry trends and adjust your recruiting strategy accordingly.

Share a specific success story, including the challenges faced during the hiring process and what made that candidate the ideal fit for the role. Focus on both their technical skills and the personal attributes that matched the company culture.

Talk about resources you follow, such as tech blogs, webinars, or industry conferences. Emphasize how staying informed allows you to better understand the skills and competencies required for the positions you are recruiting for.

Explain the importance of delivering feedback to rejected candidates constructively. Discuss ways you keep the door open for future opportunities by expressing genuine appreciation for their time and encouraging them to apply again.