Technical Recruiter

Hello,

My name is Shannon, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group.  We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Corporate Recruiter (Technical / AI Focus) for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­100% Remote.  Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

Duration: ~6 months (contract)

Core Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruiting lifecycle for technical and professional roles (intake → sourcing → screening → interview coordination → offer → close)
• Partner closely with hiring managers, senior stakeholders, and internal recruiting teams
• Conduct intake sessions to define role requirements, success profiles, and sourcing strategy
• Build and execute direct sourcing strategies to generate pipelines for niche technical talent
• Conduct and/or coordinate recruiter screens for technical candidates (Data Science, ML, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Product)
• Maintain and manage a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive outreach and engagement
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience aligned with standards
• Support diversity hiring initiatives through intentional sourcing strategies
• Coordinate interview processes, recruiting events, and candidate cultivation activities
• Track pipeline activity, provide updates, and maintain accuracy in recruiting systems
• Use data and reporting (Excel/PowerPoint) to support recruiting insights and decision-making

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of end-to-end recruiting experience
• Strong background in technical recruiting within complex or enterprise environments
• Proven experience recruiting for:
  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning / AI
  • Data Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Product (preferred)
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
• Demonstrated success in direct sourcing and passive candidate generation
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to engage across all levels
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-change environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience recruiting within consulting, corporate, or tech/AI-driven organizations
• Familiarity with large global matrix organizations
• Exposure to analytics, AI, or advanced technology talent markets (QuantumBlack / AI consulting environment)

Key Success Traits

• Highly proactive and self-directed
• Strong sourcing and storytelling ability for technical talent
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Strong relationship builder with candidates and stakeholders
• Process-driven but adaptable in execution