Recruiter - Direct Hire, Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commissions

Remote position with occasional onsite

Onsite visits to North Charleston, SC

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking an engineering-focused Recruiter (Direct Hire) to manage the full recruiting lifecycle in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. This remote role requires occasional onsite presence in North Charleston, SC, once a month if requested, and offers base pay with uncapped commissions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in direct hire recruiting, experience with manufacturing engineering roles, and a hunter mindset; they must excel in sourcing, screening, and

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is 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, 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 work model.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Hunter mindset

Client facing

Sourcing

Vetting candidates

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

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.

Recruiter Responsibilities

• 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
• 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, 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 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.