IT Recruiter

Currently we are growing our TAG Team and we are looking for an IT Recruiter to join our Recruitment Team in in Gdansk. As IT Recruiter, you will have a significant role in our international projects connected to European Growth of Cognizant Digital Engineering practice. You will be assisting in building Cognizant IT Hub that will service our key European clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing the highest level of IT staffing services for a variety of roles and locations, promotes a company’s employer brand by networking with potential candidates using online/offline channels, and ensures that it attracts talented IT professionals.

You will need to be excellent communicator who is persuasive and have great interpersonal skills, highly analytical and detail-oriented team player juggling many tasks at once.

You should be able to provide a solid support to your team and the hiring effort overall.

• Work closely with TAG Team & Hiring Managers to determine vacant tech-related positions and the preferred attributes for potential hires.
• Proactively develop pipeline including the design, build and maintenance of a strong and diverse network of potential IT candidates focusing on engineering competencies.
• Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for selected positions (knowledge of engineering concepts).
• Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the recruiting process.
• Selects one or more placement agencies to assist with recruitment process.
• Facilitates contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the technical/industry community and marketplace.

• Has strong stakeholder management; demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders in IT & tech areas in execution of recruiting initiatives, partners and influences (senior) leadership.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, preferably with focus on IT roles (agency or in-house).
• At least 2 years of related recruiting experience required, with prior experience in technical roles.
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles.
• Strong tenacity and ability to build a solid network.
• Strong work ethic; self-directed, resourceful, works independently, motivated by own drive and enthusiasm, has demonstrated the ability to work well in an international environment.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree in related technical and/or human resources field required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (fluent English language).

• Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on development.
• Open-minded environment.
• Professional development and clear career path.
• Friendly team and enjoyable, flexible working environment.
• Extensive benefits package: 
• Multisport Card
• LuxMed medical healthcare including dental care
• Life insurance
• Cafeteria benefits