Recruiter / Account Manager

Sterling Engineering; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Stock ownership

401k contributions

Award-winning culture

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking an Onsite Recruiter / Account Manager to support a major client onsite in Milpitas, CA. This full-time role combines recruiting, contractor care, and strategic account management at the client site.

You will manage the full lifecycle of recruiting, from sourcing to onboarding, while maintaining contractor relations and ensuring compliance across Sterling and client procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite representative of Sterling Engineering at a key client facility.
• Partner with hiring managers to source qualified candidates for light industrial and technical roles.
• Own full cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting candidates, coordinating hiring logistics.
• Facilitate onboarding and ensure compliance with Sterling and client procedures.
• Act as main contact for Sterling contractors at the site, supporting performance and attendance.

Skills

Recruitment

Account management

ATS proficiency

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Onsite at Sterling's Major Account (Milpitas, CA)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

Join a Company Ranked in the Top 1% companies nationwide by Clients & Employees for the past 12+ Years - Also Ranked as Best Staffing Company to work for.

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