Lead Recruiter / Manager – Agency – Full-Desk Opportunity

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Who We Are

We are a contract engineering firm focused on aerospace, science, and emerging technologies. We approach all problem statements from a unique engineering perspective and deliver a broad range of services that empower our clients to better compete in their industry. Our customers include some of the most advanced aerospace & defense organizations in the world.

Who You Are

You are a disciplined Recruiting Team Lead or Manager who has successfully led a team of recruiters in a high-performance staffing environment. You take pride in building structured, accountable teams and believe that strong process drives strong results. You’re excited about the opportunity to participate in a Full-Desk rotational program, focused on giving you the knowledge needed to grow into a fully versed team member.

6-10 years of professional recruiting or account management experience in the technical staffing industry is required for this role. The ability to approach obstacles with optimism and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude is a must.

Compensation Package:

  • Take-home: Annual base salary for this role is $80,000 – $90,000 + uncapped commissions (last year commission earnings were $15,000-$40,000)
  • Benefits: 4 weeks of paid time off, all standard holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, and free in-building gym

This role is part of a Full-Desk rotational program, focused on giving you the knowledge needed to grow into a fully versed team member. You will be trained in essential skills including recruiting, business development, and account management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Train, coach, and mentor members of the recruiting team, and lead by example through hands-on recruiting activities.
  • Interview, negotiate with, and deploy technical consultants onto projects.
  • Draft, revise, and submit proposals of candidates to our clients.
  • Direct recruiting efforts through strategic initiatives and active collaboration with adjacent teams.
  • Lead hands-on client correspondence to drive forward executive decision-making and ensure consultants get deployed.
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPI) for members of the recruiting team and drive the adherence to these processes.
  • Willingness to work a minimum of 50 hours per week

This will start as an on-site role based out of our office and can move to a hybrid schedule of 2 remote days per week once you’ve placed your first candidate.

We are located across the street from Oak Street Beach in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago.

Due to the nature of our clients’ work environments; we can only consider US Citizens or Green Card Holders at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, please apply with an updated resume. We are actively interviewing qualified candidates and looking to hire immediately.

NO 3rd Parties please!

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