Senior Information Technology Recruiter

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Grimes, IA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking professionals who bring proven skills, a desire to grow, and a commitment to work together in building a company that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier. We are looking for an experienced IT recruiting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can operate with a high degree of autonomy. The ideal candidate is driven by success, self-motivated, and energized by recruiting.

Requirements

• Talent Acquisition Expert. you know where to look, who to talk to, and the strategies for finding the best candidates for even the most difficult, senior-level, or niche technical searches. You have the innate courage to go after even the toughest recruits.
• Sophisticated IT Networker. you've built a strong IT network and you'll leverage those close relationships to recruit talented developers, analysts, engineering leaders, and technology gurus to join Hy-Vee.
• Credible Brand Representative. a significant part of your role is attracting passive candidates, including senior and hard-to-fill technical talent, to leave their current role to join Hy-Vee. Your sincerity and genuine passion for Hy-Vee is what makes people want to join our teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with people, including senior leaders, in a friendly, professional manner
• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple, often competing, tasks and projects independently
• Strong working knowledge of IT terminology and the broader technology industry, with the ability to assess technical skill sets across multiple disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal oversight and exercise independent judgment
• Degree in Human Resources Management, Information Technology, or a relevant field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• 5+ years of technical/IT recruiting experience with a proven track record, including experience recruiting for senior or specialized technical roles

Responsibilities

• Owns full-cycle recruiting strategy for complex, senior-level, or highly specialized technical searches, including engineering leadership, security, data, and AI roles, in addition to standard requisitions.
• Builds excellent relationships with hiring managers, HR business partners, and senior leadership by acting as a recruiting consultant, solving problems, and providing proactive and consistent communications.
• Builds and maintains a network of professional relationships to develop a highly qualified candidate pool, including colleges, universities, community, and professional organizations.
• Attends career and job fairs, both professional and college level. Participates in informal career fairs at colleges, universities, high schools, and community organizations.
• Facilitates pre-employment screenings and coordinates with managers to schedule interviews, including guidance on structuring interview loops for technical roles.
• Tracks and reports on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, and offer acceptance rates, and uses that data to continuously improve the recruiting process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree