Contract Technical Recruiter (AI Insurance SaaS)

EvolutionIQ • Chicago, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

EvolutionIQ is hiring a Contract Technical Recruiter to help scale its engineering organization. The recruiter will attract and hire technical talent across Software Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, AI Engineering, and other specialized technical roles. Working closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers, the recruiter will understand hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver a strong candidate experience. The position supports teams building AI products for the insurance industry.

The role is a 1099 contract starting at three months, with potential extension. It offers hybrid work from the New York City or Chicago office and from home, with office work a couple of days per week preferred. The advertised hourly wage is approximately $60, with flexibility based on experience.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of technical recruiting experience; experience in startup or scaleup environments is preferred.
• Proficiency with an applicant tracking system (ATS) and familiarity with systems such as LinkedIn Recruiter, G-Suite, and Slack.
• Ability to write compelling sourcing messages and attract passive candidates.
• Positive, enthusiastic outlook and a high level of productivity while working independently, with team and management support.
• Ability to work from the New York City or Chicago office a couple of days per week is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience.
• Experience recruiting in startup or scaleup environments.
• Ability to work from the New York City or Chicago office a couple of days per week.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly recruiting meetings with hiring managers and stakeholders and demonstrate quantifiable progress in filling roles.
• Conduct approximately five technical candidate interviews each day.
• Strategically source 50–100 or more candidates per week, aiming for a response rate of 20% or higher.
• Use resources such as job advertisements, sourcing tools, and LinkedIn Recruiter to build a pipeline of talent.
• Partner directly with hiring managers and pitch candidates on the opportunity.
• Develop sourcing strategies and provide an exceptional candidate experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of approximately $60, with flexibility based on experience.
• Hybrid work from the New York City or Chicago office and from home.
• Three-month initial contract with potential to be extended.
• Opportunity to gain experience at a rapidly growing technology company in the AI and Insurtech space.

What This Job Offers

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