Tech Recruiter

Have you built a reputation for placing qualified technical candidates in complex environments like EU institutions and agencies, while maintaining a structured approach with a personal touch? Read on!

Octagon Professionals is an HR and recruitment services provider, dedicated to helping businesses across a wide range of industries to attract, hire, and retain top talent across Europe. With over 35 years of experience, we pride ourselves on continuously delivering solutions that utilize the latest technology to streamline and enhance our services. Our partners range from multinational corporations and governmental institutions, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), to dynamic start-ups that begin their business journey in the Netherlands.

We are currently seeking a Tech Recruiter to join our expanding internal team. You will be focused on identifying candidates for technical roles, collaborate with our team to deliver exceptional tenders and single placements, while taking ownership of your process and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source technical candidate profiles by utilizing job boards, social media, and our internal database.


• Conduct screening calls to assess the technical and cultural fit of candidates.


• Schedule and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.


• Build and maintain long-term relationships with both candidates and clients.


• Submit exceptional technical profiles for tender submissions within projects for EU institutions and agencies.


• Keep our applicant tracking system updated and accurate.


• Conduct market research on public sector recruitment trends, technical skills and corresponding salary benchmarks.


• Collaborate with our sales department to identify new business opportunities.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.


• 3-5 years of recruitment experience in a multinational or public sector environment.


• Demonstrated experience working with EU institutions or agencies is mandatory.


• Comfortable managing your own recruitment activity independently.


• Native or bilingual level of English; other EU languages are a strong plus.


• Familiarity with tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce, Broadbean, Bullhorn and Allsorter is considered a plus.


• Self-motivated and pro-active, with a structured approach that withstands ambiguity.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple vacancies at once.


• Team player mentality and a flexible approach to work.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on your experience.


• Mentorship to further develop your skills in recruitment for the public sector.


• A collaborative, international work environment that values integrity and autonomy.


• Commuting allowance and pension


• 30 days of paid vacation

Does the role as Tech Recruiter align with your skill set? Then do not hesitate to follow our convenient application process below and: Apply now!

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