IT Recruiter (Backup Lead) – Serbia

About the role

We are looking for a motivated IT Recruiter to act as the second‑in‑command within our recruitment function in Serbia. The role combines hands‑on ownership of full‑cycle hiring for technical positions with day‑to‑day coordination support for the recruitment team.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the recruitment lead in prioritising work, distributing workload and ensuring smooth delivery across open hiring needs.
• Own full‑cycle recruitment for technical roles, from sourcing and screening to offer stage and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to define role requirements and shape effective recruitment strategies.
• Utilise job boards, social media, networking and referrals to attract qualified technical talent.
• Review resumes, conduct recruiter screenings and evaluate candidates’ experience, technical background and cultural fit.
• Maintain recruitment process quality, consistency and speed while delivering a strong candidate experience.
• Provide guidance and day‑to‑day support to other recruiters, share sourcing practices and contribute to team development.
• Assist with reporting, pipeline tracking, hiring progress visibility and identification of process‑improvement opportunities.
• Stay informed on market trends, salary benchmarks and talent availability across relevant locations and technology stacks.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an IT Recruiter or in a similar fast‑paced environment.
• Experience taking ownership beyond individual vacancies and supporting team coordination.
• Access to a pool or shortlist of European candidates for roles such as Go, Front‑end, iOS and Android developers.
• Good understanding of IT roles, technologies and market trends.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and capacity to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking, proactive problem‑solving and decision‑support capabilities.
• Collaborative mindset and readiness to act as a dependable backup for the recruitment manager.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment.
• Upper‑Intermediate English level and native Russian language.

Required skills