Senior Recruiter/Team Leader

Senior Technical Recruiter/Team Lead

Schedule: Hybrid (Westchester, IL)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Total Compensation: $50,000 -$100,000

Benefits: BCBS, Vision, Dental, 401K, ESOP Ownership, PTO, and more!

At Sterling, you’ll be part of an award-winning, employee-owned technical and engineering staffing firm supporting clients across a variety of industries nationwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Technical Recruiter/Team Lead , you will be responsible for both individual recruiting production and supporting the day-to-day success of your recruiting team . You will partner closely with Sales and Divisional Leadership to prioritize hiring needs, drive recruiting activity, and help the team consistently deliver qualified talent.

Recruiting Responsibilities

• Source, engage, screen, and recruit qualified candidates using a variety of recruiting tools and strategies
• Manage candidates throughout the recruiting process, from initial outreach through offer
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers
• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships and talent pipelines
• Partner with Sales and Leadership to understand hiring priorities and execute recruiting strategies
• Consistently meet or exceed individual KPI and production expectations

Team Lead Responsibilities

• Help establish daily recruiting priorities with Sales and Divisional Leadership
• Lead team huddles and keep the team focused on priorities, KPIs, and delivery goals
• Coach and mentor recruiters on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and difficult-to-fill positions
• Troubleshoot challenging job orders and help develop creative recruiting solutions
• Monitor team activity and progress to ensure priority positions are receiving appropriate coverage
• Support recruiting process consistency and accurate ATS activity
• Serve as a liaison between recruiters, Sales, and Leadership
• Lead by example through strong individual production, communication, and accountability
• Provide leadership with visibility into team progress, challenges, and support needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in recruiting, staffing, or a similar talent acquisition environment
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong coaching and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and motivate others without relying solely on authority
• Comfortable working with KPIs, goals, and performance expectations

What You Can Expect

As an employee-owner at Sterling, you’ll have opportunities to participate in our ESOP, earn competitive commissions and incentives, receive ongoing professional development, and continue building your career within a growing organization.