**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. 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** At Lumen, we're building a world-class team, and we’re looking for a Lead Technical Recruiter (Reporting to the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager) with a strong focus on Security, Technology, Engineering, Product, and Network to drive our talent acquisition efforts. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and attracting exceptional talent across a variety of functions by leveraging deep research and strategic sourcing techniques. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future by building a pipeline of highly qualified candidates, ensuring our hiring process is driven by data, insights, and innovative strategies. If you have a passion for uncovering Tech talent, in a transformational growth company this role is for you. **Work Location** This is a fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. This is a Temporary Full-Time position. **The Main Responsibilities** + Design and execute comprehensive technical recruiting strategies aligned with company growth objectives. + Develop and optimize recruiting processes, including candidate experience, interview methodologies, and assessment techniques. + Collaborate closely with other TA recruiters and leadership to understand evolving talent needs and skill requirements proactively. + Implement data-driven recruiting metrics and analytics to continuously improve hiring effectiveness. + Conduct detailed market research and talent mapping to understand industry trends, competitors, and emerging talent pools. + Build and manage talent pipelines by proactively sourcing passive candidates and creating a robust talent pipeline. + Engage with potential candidates to build relationships, providing outstanding experience from initial outreach through to the final stages of the recruitment process. + Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to align on sourcing goals, candidate profiles, and market insights, ensuring a seamless recruitment process. **What We Look For in a Candidate** + 6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition with a Bachelor's Degree. + 4+ years with a Master's Degree. + Majority of experience working in Technology Full-Life Cycle recruitment or sourcing. + Strong analytical skills to interpret data and market trends, providing actionable insights for strategic sourcing decisions. + Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to engage with potential candidates and stakeholders effectively. + Proficiency in using advanced sourcing tools and techniques, including social media platforms, databases, and new tool research. **Compensation** This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges: $82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY. $87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: + Benefits (https://www.lumenbenefits.com/httpdocs2/index.html) + Bonus Structure \#LI-AF1 Requisition #: 339238 **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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. **Application Deadline** 07/28/2025