Professional Recruiter

Located in Wyoming, MI

Salary: Competitive, with commission

Professional Recruiter Job Summary

 

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a results-driven Professional Recruiter to join our team. This role is responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting strategies to identify, attract, and place top-tier talent within professional-level roles. The Recruiter serves as a strategic partner to clients while also acting as an advocate and guide for candidates navigating career transitions.

 

Guided by our CARE Promise, this individual must approach recruiting with empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to supporting others. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment while maintaining a people-first mindset—balancing performance expectations with meaningful relationship-building and a high level of care for both clients and job seekers.

 

Professional Recruiter Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement of professional candidates
• Develop and maintain a proactive talent pipeline using a variety of sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing, networking, and digital recruiting tools
• Partner with clients to conduct detailed intake sessions, define hiring requirements, and deliver tailored talent solutions
• Apply consultative sales methodologies to expand existing client relationships and generate new business opportunities
• Conduct outbound business development activities including networking, lead generation, and client follow-up
• Evaluate candidate qualifications, career goals, and cultural alignment to ensure thoughtful, high-quality placements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates, providing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the hiring process
• Maintain consistent, compassionate communication with candidates and clients to ensure a positive experience for all parties
• Track and manage recruiting activity, pipeline metrics, and client interactions within applicant tracking and CRM systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal team members to meet activity goals and drive office performance
• Stay current on labor market trends, industry developments, and competitive intelligence to inform recruiting strategies

Schedule & Compensation:

• Schedule: Full-Time
• Pay: Competitive salary, with commission

Professional Recruiter Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required; agency/staffing experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or technical roles preferred
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding recruiting and/or sales performance metrics
• Strong business acumen with the ability to assess client needs and deliver strategic workforce solutions
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, AI-enabled sourcing tools, etc.)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with a service-oriented mindset
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability, with the ability to give and receive feedback effectively
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to supporting individuals through career transitions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and living out the Express Employment Professionals CARE Promise in daily work
• Willingness and ability to travel locally for client meetings and business development activities

 

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