Talent Acquisition Specialist

IT Recruiter (Contract Role)

This role is suited for recruiters with 2–5 years of experience in IT or technical recruiting.

Location: Windsor, CT (Hybrid; 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and resourceful IT Recruiter to support Voya’s technology hiring needs across the enterprise. This contract role will focus on strategic sourcing, talent research, and full-cycle recruitment for critical IT positions, including software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and technology procurement. The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter with hands-on sourcing experience and a passion for connecting top technical talent with impactful opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand IT staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies leveraging Boolean search strings, Google X-Ray techniques, and LinkedIn Recruiter to identify passive and niche talent.
• Conduct candidate market research and talent mapping to analyze competitor hiring trends, emerging skill sets, and geographic talent availability.
• Source and attract top IT talent using a variety of channels including LinkedIn, job boards, networking, referrals, and specialized communities.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting interviews, coordinating feedback, and facilitating offers.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future IT openings.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Voya’s applicant tracking system (Workday).
• Collaborate with external staffing agencies when needed, ensuring alignment with Voya’s vendor policies.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT recruiting.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in IT or technical recruiting, preferably in a corporate or agency setting.
• Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in roles such as software development, Full Stack Engineers, DevOps, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and IT procurement.
• Proven experience in direct sourcing, including creating Boolean search strings and leveraging advanced sourcing techniques.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong understanding of technical skill sets and terminology.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting for financial services or insurance industry roles.
• Familiarity with contract and contingent workforce management.
• Knowledge of diversity sourcing strategies and inclusive hiring practices.
• Comfort with sourcing automation tools and AI-driven recruiting technologies.