About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

As an Executive Technical Recruiter with Lumen, you will have the opportunity to source and hire top-level talent into our organization. You will specialize in finding, attracting, and hiring senior-level talent for technical roles that exist today while maintaining robust connections in the market of currently employed executives for roles that may exist tomorrow. This role reports directly to a Director of Talent Acquisition and is an individual contributor. You will partner with talent acquisition leads and senior management to identify critical staffing needs and develop strategies to evaluate the suitability and promise of candidates for the organizational culture and vision.

Location

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Approach work with a growth mindset, through a deep understanding of the industry and talent market.
• Drive customer obsession, building strong networks of C-level leaders at top firms in their fields.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify and target potential candidates for executive technical roles.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, such as referrals, networking, social media, events, and headhunting, to attract passive and active candidates.
• Screen and evaluate candidates' resumes, portfolios, and online profiles, and conduct phone, video, or in-person interviews to assess their technical skills, experience, and fit.
• Coordinate and facilitate the hiring process, providing personalized feedback, negotiating offers, and closing deals.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with candidates, clients, and stakeholders, and provide regular updates and follow-ups.
• Provide guidance and advice to hiring managers and candidates on best practices, market trends, and industry insights.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least twelve years of experience in recruitment, preferably for senior-level positions.
• Proficient in using various recruitment tools and platforms, such as applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, SeekOut, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and others.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing, attracting, and hiring executive talent in a competitive market.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of the technical landscape, including the latest technologies, tools, platforms, and frameworks.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• High-level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to drive clarity and transparency through outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges
$111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$123,210 - $164,280 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$129,080 - $172,100 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition #: 333718

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :
111480

Salary Max :
172100

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.