Technical Recruiter

Mondo; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Mondo is seeking a driven Technical Recruiter to source, engage, and place top-tier tech talent in a hybrid Chicago-based role. Expect ownership of the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle, proactive outreach, and close collaboration with hiring managers to fill critical technical roles.

The role offers a $50,000-$70,000 base with uncapped commission and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and wellness reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting tech roles and building pipelines.
• Ability to source and engage passive candidates.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent communication with candidates and clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to placement.
• Build and maintain a strong technical candidate pipeline.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and roles.
• Source passive talent via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and Boolean search.
• Manage candidate relationships with a high-touch, proactive approach.
• Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset in a performance-based environment.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

Bullhorn

JobDiva

Greenhouse

Lever

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job Title: Technical Recruiter
Location-Type: Hybrid, Chicago, IL (1 day in office per week)
Start Date: To be confirmed
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $50,000-$70,000 base uncapped commission
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Wellness Reimbursement Program
Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for sponsorship

We are seeking a driven, high-performance Technical Recruiter to source, engage, and place top-tier tech talent in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. This opportunity offers uncapped earning potential for someone who thrives under pressure, moves with urgency, and is genuinely passionate about connecting people with the right roles.

Job Summary

• Own the recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and placement
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical candidates through proactive outreach, networking, and referrals
• Partner consultatively with hiring managers and clients to deeply understand technical roles and team needs
• Source passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, boolean search, and creative outreach strategies
• Manage candidate relationships with a high-touch, responsive approach that reflects your personal brand
• Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality in a performance-based environment

Minimum Requirements

• 2-10 years of experience in recruiting, technical sourcing, or a people-facing role
• Demonstrated track record of tenure and growth, with 2-3 years in recent roles strongly preferred
• Proven success in a high-performance, metrics-driven recruiting or talent acquisition environment
• Strong sourcing, cold outreach, and pipeline generation skills across technical disciplines
• Competitive, financially motivated, and driven by uncapped earning potential
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills — with both candidates and clients
• Self-starter with a hunter mentality — you build your pipeline, you don't wait for it
• Coachable and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly and operate with autonomy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for technical roles (software engineering, data, DevOps, infrastructure, etc.)
• Background in staffing, agency recruiting, or RPO environments
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (Bullhorn, JobDiva, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.) and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow a candidate network within a technical vertical
• Prior experience in a commission-based, performance-reward culture
• Genuine interest in technology, the hiring market, and helping candidates find the right fit