Contract Technical Recruiter
About The Position
The Contract Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – AI / Machine Learning provides full-cycle recruiting support for technical hiring initiatives at Iambic Therapeutics during a defined engagement period. This role partners closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition lead within HR to drive hiring for machine learning, artificial intelligence, and software engineering roles critical to the company’s technology platform. Operating as a hands-on recruiting partner, the Contract Senior Talent Acquisition Partner proactively sources and engages qualified talent, manages searches from intake through offer and close, and ensures a positive candidate experience while adhering to established processes and compliance standards. This role is ideal for an experienced technical recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a strong track record of identifying and engaging top talent in machine learning, AI research, and engineering. This position supports hiring across technical and research teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on technical recruiting
- Experience recruiting for scientific, technical, or specialized roles in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining strong candidate and hiring manager relationships
- Strong consultative partnership skills with the ability to influence and guide hiring managers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Solid understanding of recruiting compliance standards and best practices
- Experience using Asby ATS strongly preferred
- LinkedIn Recruiter experience required; familiarity with talent market intelligence tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer support, and closing candidates
- Drive efficient hiring processes with a focus on speed, quality, and strong candidate experience
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles
- Execute sourcing and recruiting strategies aligned with business needs and approved hiring plans
- Provide regular updates and maintain proactive communication with hiring managers and HR throughout the recruiting process
- Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates, including both active and passive talent
- Leverage recruiting tools and resources including LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and targeted outreach to identify high-quality candidates
- Support offer development and negotiation in partnership with HR and hiring managers, following established guidelines
- Maintain accurate and compliant candidate records within the Ashby applicant tracking system
- Ensure recruiting activities align with internal processes and relevant compliance standards
- Deliver a professional and consistent candidate experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle
- Represent the company positively in all candidate, vendor, and external interactions
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
