Senior Specialized Technology Recruiter

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

You’ll serve as a talent advisor to leadership as you design and deliver on strategic talent acquisition initiatives to drive our business forward. Your approach to hiring will demonstrate our belief that people are our most valued asset. The people you attract will become a part of our community of hardworking, driven individuals that make Verizon a great place to work.

This position will be a member of the Specialized Technology (SpecTech) recruitment team which supports Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Analytics & Network Planning functions across the enterprise. This role will work with high-level business and HR leaders to solve complex hiring challenges such as diversity, talent pipelining, competitive compensation, workforce planning and scarcity of talent. We are constantly exploring new sourcing strategies, tools and channels to find talent. You will need to leverage your professional networks to market and brand yourself as an established subject matter expert in this niche'space to better attract top talent.

• Facilitating and executing the full life cycle recruitment process for assigned business functions.
• Utilizing market expertise and business insight to direct and influence client’s talent strategy.
• Engaging and managing any external agency relationships and/or industry specific organizations involved in supporting your client group.
• Advising senior/VP level leaders and influencing high visibility, complex hiring initiatives.
• Facilitating complex negotiations and strategies involving multiple factors.
• Leveraging established, well-defined networks and pre-existing industry connections to identify potential candidates with a focus on proactive recruitment.
• Ensuring compliance with recruiting processes and recruiting KPI’s.

Where you'll be working…

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

Utilizing your industry expertise and market insight you’ll be able to influence senior leaders and partner in strategic workforce planning. You’ll leverage your broad network to identify diverse talent to meet the needs of the business. You will serve as a strategic consultant to your client and partner to bring great talent to their organization.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of technical recruiting experience.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience working with and presenting directly to senior leaders at the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Vice President (VP) levels.
• Industry and market knowledge and an established candidate network in the specialized technology fields.
• Experience with complex benefit and salary negotiations.
• Skilled in presenting compelling talent acquisition and workforce planning recommendations to Senior Leaders.
• Background experience in utilizing a variety of sourcing techniques and tools to attract passive candidates.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems and challenges.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).