Recruiter / Account Manager

Sterling Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking an Onsite Recruiter / Account Manager to support one of our major clients onsite in Austin, TX. This role blends hands-on recruiting, contractor care, and strategic account management at the client facility.

You will serve as the onsite Sterling representative, partner with hiring managers, own full-cycle recruitment, and ensure a smooth onboarding process while maintaining data integrity in our ATS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting and account management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience filling light industrial and technical positions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite representative of Sterling Engineering at a key client facility.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and source qualified candidates.
• Own full cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting candidates, and coordinating hiring logistics.
• Facilitate onboarding and ensure compliance with Sterling and client procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Sterling contractors at the site, offering support with performance, attendance, and workplace concerns.
• Manage contractor engagement and retention while resolving any issues with professionalism and urgency.
• Maintain accurate candidate and employee data within Sterling's ATS and client systems.
• Coordinate with Sterling’s internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and service excellence.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sourcing & screening

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

MS Office

Job description

Location: Onsite at Sterling’s Major Account (Austin, TX)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

Sterling Engineering is an award-winning, employee-owned staffing firm known for delivering top engineering and technical talent to leading companies nationwide. We’re seeking a driven Onsite Recruiter / Account Manager to support one of our major clients onsite. This role is a blend of hands-on recruiting, contractor care, and strategic account management

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

• Serve as the onsite representative of Sterling Engineering at a key client facility
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and proactively source qualified candidates for both light industrial and technical roles
• Own the full cycle recruiting process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting candidates, and coordinating hiring logistics
• Facilitate a seamless onboarding experience and ensure compliance with both Sterling and client procedures
• Act as the primary point of contact for Sterling contractors at the site, offering support with performance, attendance, and workplace concerns
• Manage contractor engagement and retention while resolving any issues with professionalism and urgency
• Maintain accurate candidate and employee data within Sterling's ATS and client systems
• Coordinate with Sterling’s internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and service excellence

WHAT YOU BRING?

• 5+ years of recruiting and account management experience, preferably in a staffing or talent acquisition environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Flexibility with travel
• Experience filling light industrial and technical positions is highly preferred
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced, client-facing role
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• High proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office

WHAT MAKES OUR STERLING & OUR TEAM DIFFERENT?

• We’re Employee Owned! Build your future with a company that invests in you and earn stock ownership, as well as company contributions to your 401k!
• Award-Winning Culture: Ranked Best of Staffing year over year for internal satisfaction
• Growth and Recognition: Be part of a performance-driven, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Professional development: Receive ongoing training and support to grow your career
• Make a meaningful impact: Be the face of Sterling at a strategic client site, shaping workforce successes for both the client and your candidates