Technical Recruiter

52 Limited; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

52 Limited, a nationwide staffing agency, is seeking a Talent Manager who loves the art of recruiting and has the drive to grow the business. This full-desk role combines business development, account management, and full-cycle recruiting to connect exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities.

You’ll build new client relationships, expand existing accounts, and manage the recruiting lifecycle from sourcing to placement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in an agency or staffing environment.
• Experience with business development, client acquisition, or account growth.
• Familiarity with recruiting for creative, marketing, design, and tech roles.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and relationship management.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and time-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with motivation to grow a book of business.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships through prospecting and referrals.
• Grow existing accounts by building relationships with hiring managers.
• Partner with clients to understand hiring needs and talent strategies.
• Develop and execute a business development plan to meet growth goals.
• Represent 52 Limited at industry events and within the creative/tech communities.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Build talent pipelines via LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and internal database.
• Evaluate candidates through interviews, resumes, references, and skills tests.
• Guide candidates through hiring process with feedback and prep.
• Maintain relationships with placed talent during assignments.
• Keep accurate records in the CRM/ATS.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve recruiting and revenue goals.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Business development

Sourcing & interviewing

Relationship management

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM platforms

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

Job description

For over 20 years, 52 Limited has connected exceptional creative, marketing, design, and technology talent with forward-thinking companies across the country. From emerging startups and creative agencies to established enterprise organizations, we help clients build teams through contract staffing, direct-hire placements, and flexible workforce solutions.

We're a nationwide staffing agency with deep roots in the creative and technology communities. Relationships are at the heart of what we do, and we believe great recruiting goes beyond filling positions. It's about creating opportunities, building trust, and making connections that last.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Talent Manager who loves the art of recruiting and has the drive to grow a business.

This is a full-desk role that combines business development, account management, and full-cycle recruiting. You'll build new client relationships, expand existing accounts, and connect exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities.

You'll have the autonomy to develop your own pipeline, the support of an experienced team, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth of 52 Limited.

What You'll Do

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships through prospecting, outreach, networking, and referrals.
• Grow existing accounts by building relationships with additional hiring managers and identifying new staffing opportunities.
• Partner with clients to understand their hiring needs, business challenges, and long-term talent strategies.
• Develop and execute a business development plan to meet individual and company growth goals.
• Represent 52 Limited at industry events and within the creative and technology communities.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing through offer negotiation, placement, and ongoing support.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and our internal database.
• Evaluate candidates through interviews, resume and portfolio reviews, reference checks, and skills assessments.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process, providing thoughtful feedback, career advice, and interview preparation.
• Maintain relationships with placed talent, ensuring a positive experience throughout their assignments.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records of client and candidate interactions in our CRM/ATS.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve individual and shared recruiting and revenue goals.

Who You Are

You're a relationship builder with a sales mindset and a genuine interest in helping people succeed. You enjoy opening doors, solving problems, and connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

You're comfortable balancing business development with recruiting, and you're motivated by the opportunity to grow your book of business while delivering an exceptional experience for clients and candidates.

You bring curiosity, initiative, and accountability to your work. You're organized, adaptable, and comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative, close-knit team.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in an agency or staffing environment.
• Experience with business development, client acquisition, or account growth.
• Familiarity with recruiting for creative, marketing, design, and technology roles preferred.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and time-management skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to achieve individual and team goals.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Why 52 Limited?

We're a small, experienced team that believes recruiting should be personal, thoughtful, and genuinely rewarding.

You'll have the flexibility of remote work, the autonomy to build meaningful client and talent relationships, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a well-established staffing agency.

We value initiative, collaboration, curiosity, and people who take pride in doing great work.