Full-Cycle Recruiter: Strategic Talent Partner

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a results-driven Professional Recruiter to join our team. This role executes full-cycle recruiting strategies to identify, attract, and place top-tier talent within professional-level roles.

The Recruiter partners with clients while guiding candidates through career transitions with empathy and integrity. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment and maintains a people-first mindset, balancing performance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required; agency/staffing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or technical roles preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding recruiting and/or sales metrics.
• Strong business acumen to assess client needs and deliver workforce solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with ATS/CRM tools and advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement of professional candidates.
• Develop and maintain a proactive talent pipeline using diverse sourcing strategies.
• Partner with clients to define hiring requirements and deliver tailored talent solutions.
• Apply consultative sales methodologies to expand existing client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Conduct outbound business development activities including networking and client follow-up.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications, goals, and cultural fit for high-quality placements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain compassionate communication with candidates and clients to ensure a positive experience.
• Track recruiting activity, pipeline metrics, and client interactions in ATS/CRM systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet activity goals and drive office performance.
• Stay current on labor market trends and industry developments to inform strategies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate relationship management

Executive/Professional recruiting

Sourcing strategy

Networking

Communication skills

Consultative selling

ATS/CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or related field

Equivalent professional experience considered

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

AI-enabled sourcing tools

Job description

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a results-driven Professional Recruiter to join our team. This role executes full-cycle recruiting strategies to identify, attract, and place top-tier talent within professional-level roles.

The Recruiter partners with clients while guiding candidates through career transitions with empathy and integrity. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment and maintains a people-first mindset, balancing performance with