Recruiter

October 8, 2026
Portola, CA, US
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The Senior Technical Recruiter is responsible for the full recruitment life cycle of mid and senior level information technology (IT) candidates. This individual possesses a strong understanding of the company’s organization and IT structure and provides a high level of expertise and assistance to all levels of personnel, both internal and external, on various recruiting/talent acquisition related strategies and issues. The Senior Technical Recruiter has one or more areas of expertise such as sourcing, interviewing, assessment, and candidate experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Full life-cycle recruiting partnering directly with information technology (IT) hiring managers to understand their teams’ hiring needs and team dynamics

Recruiting for Information Technology needs of mid to senior level developers, engineers, architects, system administrators, and other specialty needs

Partner closely with senior leadership to identify, build and execute effective recruiting strategies to engage the best and the brightest IT talent

Identify, engage and secure top talented candidates (both passive and active)

Proven background in using innovative research & sourcing methods to hire for niche areas and ‘hard to fill’ roles

Develop sourcing strategies and research methods that are successful in attracting viable candidates for each specific requisition

Be the search expert for functional areas by understanding functional hiring needs, position specifications and search requirements

Work closely with recruiting coordinators to move candidates through the interview process as smoothly and quickly as possible

Provide excellent customer service to our hiring teams and ensure a seamless candidate experience for all potential candidates

Proactively report on pipeline activity to the hiring managers to facilitate effective recruiting and hiring discussions

Measure performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in technical sourcing and recruiting strategies and partner with peers in the execution of these strategies

Negotiate potential offers and successfully close candidates

Conducts exit interviews with corporate office team members and provides feedback to department manager and Vice President of Information Technology as needed

Provide insight in hiring processes, immigration, relocation, compliance, compensation, leveling guidelines, etc

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required

BA/BS Degree and 3+ years of IT recruiting experience (or in lieu of degree, 5+ years of IT recruiting experience)

3+ years of experience recruiting for a variety of positions with an emphasis on mid to senior level software development and engineering roles across multiple business functions

2+ years of experience working in a remote/virtual environment

Experience with progressive sourcing techniques including direct sourcing and internet data mining and recruiting techniques such search engines, Boolean search strings, LinkedIn and other online networking communities

Self-driven and exceptional organizational skills, integrity and great follow through on tasks

Ability to change gears on short notice and adapt to fast changing environments

Solid experience in partnering effectively with all types of teams and levels of professionals

Exceptional closing and negotiation skills are required

Attention to detail is mandatory and must demonstrate meticulous organization skills

Desired

Experience with networking as well as organizing and attending meetups, conferences and events as a way to attract candidates

5+ years of experience in the full recruitment life cycle for information technology roles

Previous experience recruiting in a corporate environment

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

  • Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
  • Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
  • Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
  • Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [rar@oreillyauto.com](mailto:rar@oreillyauto.com) or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.