Senior Technical Recruiter/Team Lead - Westchester

Sterling Engineering; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS

Vision

Dental

401K

ESOP Ownership

PTO

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, an employee-owned technical and engineering staffing firm, seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter/Team Lead in Westchester, IL for a hybrid, full-time role with a total compensation range of $50,000–$100,000 annually.

You will lead recruiting production and mentor the recruiting team, partnering with Sales and Leadership to prioritize hiring needs and drive results. The role offers ESOP participation, competitive commissions, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven success in recruiting, staffing, or a similar talent acquisition environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coaching and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate others without authority.
• Comfortable working with KPIs, goals, and performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Source, engage, screen, and recruit qualified candidates using a variety of recruiting tools and strategies.
• Manage candidates throughout the recruiting process, from initial outreach through offer.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships and talent pipelines.
• Partner with Sales and Leadership to understand hiring priorities and execute recruiting strategies.
• Consistently meet or exceed individual KPI and production expectations.
• Lead team huddles and keep the team focused on priorities, KPIs, and delivery goals.
• Coach and mentor recruiters on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Troubleshoot challenging job orders and help develop creative recruiting solutions.
• Monitor team activity and progress to ensure priority positions are receiving appropriate coverage.
• Support recruiting process consistency and accurate ATS activity.
• Serve as a liaison between recruiters, Sales, and Leadership.
• Lead by example through strong individual production, communication, and accountability.
• Provide leadership with visibility into team progress, challenges, and support needed.

Skills

Recruiting

Team leadership

Communication

Prioritization

KPIs

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter/Team Lead

Schedule: Hybrid (Westchester, IL)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

Benefits: BCBS, Vision, Dental, 401K, ESOP Ownership, PTO, and more!

At Sterling, you’ll be part of an award-winning, employee-owned technical and engineering staffing firm supporting clients across a variety of industries nationwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Technical Recruiter/Team Lead, you will be responsible for both individual recruiting production and supporting the day-to-day success of your recruiting team. You will partner closely with Sales and Divisional Leadership to prioritize hiring needs, drive recruiting activity, and help the team consistently deliver qualified talent.

Recruiting Responsibilities

• Source, engage, screen, and recruit qualified candidates using a variety of recruiting tools and strategies
• Manage candidates throughout the recruiting process, from initial outreach through offer
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers
• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships and talent pipelines
• Partner with Sales and Leadership to understand hiring priorities and execute recruiting strategies
• Consistently meet or exceed individual KPI and production expectations

Team Lead Responsibilities

• Help establish daily recruiting priorities with Sales and Divisional Leadership
• Lead team huddles and keep the team focused on priorities, KPIs, and delivery goals
• Coach and mentor recruiters on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and difficult-to-fill positions
• Troubleshoot challenging job orders and help develop creative recruiting solutions
• Monitor team activity and progress to ensure priority positions are receiving appropriate coverage
• Support recruiting process consistency and accurate ATS activity
• Serve as a liaison between recruiters, Sales, and Leadership
• Lead by example through strong individual production, communication, and accountability
• Provide leadership with visibility into team progress, challenges, and support needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in recruiting, staffing, or a similar talent acquisition environment
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong coaching and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and motivate others without relying solely on authority
• Comfortable working with KPIs, goals, and performance expectations

What You Can Expect

As an employee-owner at Sterling, you’ll have opportunities to participate in our ESOP, earn competitive commissions and incentives, receive ongoing professional development, and continue building your career within a growing organization.