Principal Recruiter (Tech Vertical)

Overview

The Principal Recruiter is a true strategic business partner to our hiring teams, with the ability to utilize recruitment expertise to effectively partner with managers across assigned departments in proactively sourcing, attracting and hiring the best qualified talent. This role may have specific focus areas, so the Recruiter will need to have solid experience in one of the following: technical recruiting, campus recruiting and building relationships with relevant schools, healthcare industry experience, and/or executive recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a partner, consultant, and advisor to management by developing and driving strategies to recruit talent in a highly competitive market. Recruitment efforts include: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and developing a talent pipeline to hire talent within the business.
• Leverage all aspects of sourcing and candidate development including job posting, job board mining, internet sourcing, social networking, employee referrals, and networking events, etc.
• Ensure an impressive candidate experience through thorough communication and timely feedback, as well as interviewer preparedness and effective interview format.
• Consult with candidates on navigating the interview process, negotiating pay and position expectations, and communicate regularly with hiring teams to monitor and maintain satisfaction.
• Track metrics and use data for strategic analysis of recruiting campaigns
• May focus on specific business areas such as technology, healthcare, executive-level, early career/ campus recruiting, etc.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting. 
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent
• 8+ years relevant recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare IT.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with a demonstrable knowledge of recruiting tools and methodology. Strong ability to effectively manage tasks, using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation and government law.
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with ATS and HRIS software, preferably with iCims. 
• Demonstrated experience and ability to act as a partner and advisor to hiring teams in sourcing strategies, job market conditions, interviewing and selection processes, and candidate negotiations.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines within time restraints.  Ability to multi-task in a very high volume, dynamic, high exposure position and handle stress in pressure situations.
• Excellent verbal, written, follow-up and interpersonal communication skills with strong grammar and writing skills. Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• This is a fully remote position that can be done from anywhere in the US. Candidates must have an appropriate home office set up free from distraction with appropriate internet access and speed -- laptop and monitors will be provided.

Base compensation ranges from $94,000.00 to $124,000.00. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.  Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page. Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually. Date of posting: 6/19/2026Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 6/27/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected. #LI-DNI