IT Talent Acquisition Consultant; part-time

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

IT Talent Acquisition Consultant (part-time) (Contract) - Remote in Madison, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Engagement Type: Contract or Consultant (PART TIME)

Location: Remote (must reside in WI)

Carex is seeking an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Consultant to provide senior-level technical recruiting support across a broad range of IT functions. This consultant will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for complex and hard-to-fill technical roles including software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, architecture, product, and artificial intelligence.

This role requires a highly independent, strategic recruiter who can assess both technical and behavioral competencies, build strong sourcing pipelines, and partner closely with hiring leaders and HR stakeholders to drive high-quality hiring outcomes.

• Manage requisitions end-to-end, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate management, and offer support.
• Lead recruiting strategy for specialized and high-impact IT roles.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for niche and hard-to-fill technical positions.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive and active technical talent.

• Conduct technical screens and behavioral interviews to validate skills, competencies, and cultural alignment.
• Assess both technical expertise and behavioral competencies to ensure strong hiring decisions.
• Partner with hiring managers to design and execute structured interview processes.
• Develop interview rubrics and implement consistent feedback loops.
• Ensure hiring decisions align with business priorities, legal requirements, and internal policies.

• Collaborate closely with hiring leaders, HR Business Partners, and internal stakeholders to align recruiting strategies with workforce planning needs.
• Provide consultative guidance on market trends, talent availability, and compensation insights.
• Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations and thoughtful talent evaluation.
• Maintain strong communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle to ensure transparency and alignment.

• Ensure recruiting practices comply with employment laws, equal opportunity standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation within applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
• Uphold structured, consistent hiring practices that reduce bias and enhance quality of hire.
• Continuously improve recruiting workflows and candidate experience.

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience across multiple IT domains (e.g., software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, AI).
• Demonstrated expertise sourcing for technical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Strong ability to assess both technical and behavioral competencies.
• Experience working independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems, Linked In Recruiter, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong understanding of legal considerations and compliance in recruiting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and consultative skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology organizations.
• Experience recruiting in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services).
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging recruiting metrics to guide decisions.
• Experience supporting workforce planning or strategic hiring initiatives.