Technical Recruiter (Embedded, Contract) – Houston, TX - Hybrid 3 days in office

The Rec Hub
United States
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior technical recruiters who thrive in high-volume environments and have experience with energy or scientific roles.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in technical recruitment and a track record of filling roles quickly
    — “Around 5 years' recruitment experience, with a strong background in technical recruitment”
  • Professionals comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement and able to commit to in-office days
    — “Able to work from the Houston office three days a week”
  • Individuals who can manage a high-volume workload and deliver results in the first months of an assignment
    — “Confident managing a high-volume, varied workload”

Things to consider

  • Requires a commitment to a 6-month contract with possible extension and role expansion
    — “Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend and broaden the role”
  • Must be available to start by the end of November, which may limit application timing
    — “Available to start by the end of November”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously and quick hiring success
    — “Managing 15–20 vacancies at once, from briefing to offer”
  • Emphasize adaptability to work across technical and scientific domains, including HPC and AI
    — “Recruiting for a varied mix of technical and scientific roles across software development, HPC, AI and machine learning, data, infrastructure and engineering”
  • Showcase collaboration experience with hiring managers and cross-functional teams
    — “Working closely with hiring managers and the wider Talent Acquisition team”
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What success looks like

  • Managed live vacancies
  • Recruited for technical and scientific roles
Typical background
5 years of recruitment experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical RecruitmentPortfolio ManagementVacancy ManagementHiring Process ManagementContract Negotiation

Preferred

Energy Sector ExperienceHPC And AI Recruitment

Stack & domain

Technical RecruitmentRecruitment ExperienceHigh-volume WorkloadSoftware DevelopmentHPCAIDataInfrastructureEngineeringGraduate And Early-careers HiringProactiveHands-onConfidentDeliveryTeamworkCommunicationEnergyScientificGraduate HiringEarly-careers Hiring

About the role

Original posting from The Rec Hub via Ashby

Technical Recruiter (Embedded, Contract) – Houston, TX

The role We're looking for a hands-on Technical Recruiter to join the client's in-house Talent Acquisition team in Houston on an embedded basis. You'll manage a portfolio of 15–20 live vacancies, with a clear focus on filling roles quickly and to a high standard.

About the client Our client is an established, science-led business that supports organisations across the energy and natural resources sector. It is becoming increasingly technology-driven and is growing its high-performance computing (HPC), AI and data capability alongside its specialist scientific teams.

What you'll be doing

  • Managing 15–20 vacancies at once, from briefing to offer
  • Recruiting for a varied mix of technical and scientific roles across software development, HPC, AI and machine learning, data, infrastructure and engineering
  • Working mainly on experienced hires, with a strong focus on delivery in the first months of the assignment
  • Working closely with hiring managers and the wider Talent Acquisition team
  • If the contract is extended, you may also support graduate and early-careers hiring

What we're looking for

  • Around 5 years' recruitment experience, with a strong background in technical recruitment
  • A proactive, hands-on "doer" who enjoys filling roles at pace
  • Confident managing a high-volume, varied workload
  • Able to work from the Houston office three days a week
  • Available to start by the end of November
  • Experience recruiting in energy, scientific or HPC environments is a bonus, but not essential

Why apply?

  • Be part of a business going through an exciting technology-led transformation
  • Recruit for a wide range of roles, from specialist scientific positions to HPC and AI
  • Make an immediate impact in a hands-on role where you can see the difference you make
  • Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend and broaden the role

Source: The Rec Hub careers (Ashby)

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