Engineering Recruiter

*Applicants with Engineering Recruiting experience will be prioritized. Recruiting Professional (Recruiting/Staffing & Executive Search) Flexible On Title: Senior Recruiter or Recruiter (depends on experience) Base Starting at $50k+ {depending on experience = upward mobility in pay} Knoxville - National Search Portfolio About M Force Partners: M Force Partners is a nationally ranked recruiting/staffing and executive search firm delivering contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, and retained search solutions across multiple industries: Professional Services Private Equity Executive Search As an EOS-run organization, we operate through a proven delivery framework — The M Force Way — built around structured search execution, true client partnership, and high-quality hiring outcomes. The Role: This is a full-cycle recruiting position focused on sourcing, attracting, evaluating, and placing top talent across multiple industries and functional areas {Engineering Recruiting will be prioritized}. You will own searches from intake to placement, partner directly with sales leadership and clients, and deliver a high-level candidate experience throughout the process. This is not a resume-pushing recruiter role — you will operate as a talent advisor and search owner. What You’ll Do: Search Execution Lead searches from kickoff to placement Build sourcing strategies for active and passive talent Utilize calls, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and databases to identify candidates Screen and qualify talent for skills, culture fit, motivation, and compensation alignment Candidate Relationship Management Build strong relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process Prepare candidates for interviews Manage feedback, offers, negotiations, and closing process Deliver an exceptional candidate experience Client Partnership Partner with internal sales team and hiring managers on search strategy Understand business needs, hiring priorities, and role requirements Provide market feedback, talent insights, and pipeline updates Help guide hiring decisions through strong communication and process management Build talent communities in key markets and industries Maintain organized pipelines for future openings Re-engage prior candidates and referrals Develop long-term networks that create repeat placements Operational Excellence Manage activity, notes, and workflow in CRM/ATS Prioritize multiple searches simultaneously Maintain urgency, organization, and consistent follow-up Execute within structured recruiting processes and KPIs What Success Looks Like Consistent outbound recruiting activity High submission-to-interview ratios Placements and repeat business Strong candidate experience and reputation Ability to manage multiple searches with urgency and quality Qualifications: 2+ years of recruiting/staffing experience preferred (agency, search firm, or corporate recruiting backgrounds considered) Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills Ability to build relationships and influence people Strong communication and follow-up discipline Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment CRM / ATS experience preferred (Tracker, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.) Competitive mindset with a sense of urgency and ownership Compensation & Schedule: Competitive base salary (weekly pay) Uncapped commission plan Bonus opportunities Unlimited PTO Why This Role Stands Out: High-quality job orders and national client exposure Ability to work direct hire, retained, and contract to hire searches A structured recruiting process that drives results Growth path into senior recruiting or sales roles Strong leadership support and clear expectations Opportunity to build a long-term recruiting career, not just work another desk Equal Opportunity Employer: M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr