Engineering Recruiter (Direct Hire)

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Recruiter (Engineering, Direct Hire) to drive the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. The role partners with clients to understand needs, sources top talent, and manages interview logistics to final placement.

You will influence hiring decisions through market insights, utilize multiple sourcing platforms, and operate within a flexible remote/hybrid model with occasional on-site visits in North Charleston, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years' recruiting experience in direct hire/permanent placements.
• 3+ years experience supporting Manufacturing clients with Engineering, Field Service, Professional/ Leadership, and hourly Technician requisitions.
• Must have an assertive hunter mindset.
• Proven client facing experience and sociability.
• Proven sourcing, qualifying, vetting, and submitting candidates.
• Adhere to designated hybrid or remote work model.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle from sourcing to placement.
• Act as strategic partner to clients with market insights and talent trends.
• Influence hiring decisions with data-driven recommendations.
• Independently prioritize and manage recruiting workflows.
• Identify, evaluate, and present qualified candidates to clients.
• Recruit candidates using multiple resources (LinkedIn, Zip Recruiter, Indeed, Bullhorn, etc.).
• Coordinate interview logistics and communications between candidates and hiring teams.
• Manage contractor/consultant relationships through assignment lifecycle.
• Maintain and update Bullhorn with candidate activity and interview summaries.

Skills

Sourcing

Candidate screening

Client facing

Hiring lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LinkedIn

Zip Recruiter

Indeed

Bullhorn

Job description

Johnson Service Group is looking for a Recruiter (Engineering, Direct Hire) who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to turn great talent into great hires.

In this role, you’ll act as a strategic partner to clients while owning the full recruiting lifecycle; from sourcing and screening to placement and beyond. If you enjoy influencing hiring decisions, building relationships, and navigating complex talent markets, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

JSG’s recruiters are compensated with base, plus uncapped commission! This is a remote position, but must be flexible to go onsite (North Charleston, SC) once a month if requested.

• Serve as a strategic partner to clients by providing market insights, talent trends, and consultative guidance on hiring strategies
• Assess and challenge client requirements when necessary, offering alternative solutions to better align with market realities and talent availability
• Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations and deep understanding of technical skill sets and market conditions
• Independently prioritize and manage recruiting workflows, ensuring efficiency, quality, and alignment with business objectives
• Exercise a high level of discretion and judgment in identifying, evaluating, and presenting qualified candidates aligned to client needs and organizational fit
• Recruit candidates using a wealth of resources (LinkedIn, Zip Recruiter, Indeed, Bullhorn, etc.)
• Clearly communicate job responsibilities, company culture and operations, and community to candidates
• Manage end-to-end interview logistics, including scheduling, confirmations, and communication between candidates and hiring teams
• Manage contractor/consultant relationships throughout the assignment lifecycle, including performance monitoring, coaching, disciplinary action, and ongoing feedback
• Consistently update the Applicant Tracking System (Bullhorn) to reflect current candidate information, activity records, and interview summaries

Recruiter Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 3+ years' recruiting experience, in direct hire/permanent placements is required
• 3+ years experience supporting Manufacturing clients with Engineering, Field Service, Professional/ Leadership, and hourly Technician requisitions is required
• Must have an assertive "hunter" mindset
• Proven client facing experience, demonstrating sociability
• Proven experience with sourcing, qualifying, vetting, and submitting candidates
• Ambition to build strong relationships and work with a team toward successfully filling roles
• Adhere to designated hybrid or remote work model

Why work for JSG?

Our people and culture make JSG a great place to work. We are all about growing and investing in our staff. JSG’s mission is to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, paid time off, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We are always looking for great people to join our team—we want to see your success here at JSG!

We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.