Recruiting Team Lead

YER HR Solutions; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commissions

Hybrid work setup in Atlanta

Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1

18 days PTO Year 1

Job summary

YER HR Solutions in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Recruiting Team Lead to drive performance and own the team’s outcomes while staying hands-on in full-cycle recruiting.

You will elevate team performance, build scalable recruiting strategies, and ensure delivery against ambitious commercial targets in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of staffing experience with a strong billing track record.
• Proven leadership experience with direct management or mentorship.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, high-tech, construction, mobility, energy, or similar industries.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills for complex offers.
• Established local network of candidates aligned with YER’s client base.
• Data-driven, KPI-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of recruiters with clear performance expectations and KPIs.
• Own and execute the full recruitment lifecycle for key roles.
• Source, screen, interview, and place high-quality candidates.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across core verticals.
• Lead by example with consistent personal billings and placements.
• Partner with Account Executives and clients to deeply understand hiring needs.
• Monitor team metrics, placements, and revenue performance.
• Identify gaps and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Full-cycle recruiting

Negotiation

Data-driven

KPI management

Client relationship

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Job description

At YER, our people are what set us apart. We empower our teams with the training, tools, and autonomy they need to succeed. Over the past 19 years, we’ve built a thriving recruitment agency based in Atlanta, GA. We specialize in Professional Recruitment, Executive Search, and Professional Staffing, partnering with industry‑leading organizations to connect them with top‑tier talent. Our core strength lies in supporting manufacturing and engineering companies across the southeastern U.S., placing professionals in key areas such as Operations, Engineering, Technology, and Environmental Health & Safety. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Recruiting Team Lead for our saffing division who brings a strong track record of both individual production and team leadership. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully led recruiters, driven performance, and is ready to take ownership of team outcomes while remaining hands‑on in full‑cycle recruiting. You will be responsible for elevating team performance, building scalable recruiting strategies, and ensuring consistent delivery against ambitious commercial targets.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of recruiters with clear performance expectations and KPIs
• Drive accountability through regular coaching, pipeline reviews, and performance tracking
• Mentor team members on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and closing techniques
• Create a high‑performance culture focused on results, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Full-Cycle Recruitment (Player-Coach Role)

• Own and execute the full recruitment lifecycle for key roles
• Source, screen, interview, and place high-quality candidates
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across core verticals
• Lead by example with consistent personal billings and placements

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with Account Executives and clients to deeply understand hiring needs
• Ensure high‑quality candidate delivery and a strong client experience
• Support complex negotiations and help close challenging roles

Operational Excellence

• Monitor team metrics, placements, and revenue performance
• Identify gaps and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and results
• Ensure accurate use of ATS and recruiting tools across the team

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in staffing, with a strong billing track record
• Proven leadership experience, including direct management or mentorship of recruiters
• Demonstrated success driving team performance and hitting or exceeding revenue targets
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, high‑tech, construction, mobility, energy, or similar industries
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with the ability to manage complex offers
• Established local network of candidates aligned with YER’s client base
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to manage KPIs and improve team performance
• Expertise with ATS platforms and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter
• Ability to identify risks, remove blockers, and keep processes moving toward successful placements
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setting (minimum 1 day/week in‑office post‑training)
• Able to work a hybrid working schedule with 3 days per week in the office.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus straightforward, uncapped monthly and quarterly commissions
• A streamlined work environment with minimal red tape and fast decision‑making
• Hybrid work setup in Atlanta (Perimeter Mall area)
• Comprehensive benefits package starting Day 1
• 18 days PTO in Year 1, with additional days beginning Year 2
• A transparent, no‑nonsense culture driven by ambitious and entrepreneurial professionals