Recruiting Team Lead

Job Description:

Welcome to The Planet Group! Were a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology engineering accounting & finance digital marketing and manufacturing. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast stay agile and drive measurable results connecting the right talent with the right opportunity to fuel transformation and growth.

Our specialized sales and recruitment teams are highly experienced in Energy Engineering Manufacturing and Construction matching skilled professionals with opportunities that drive business impact. Whether youre building a team or advancing your career we bring speed strategy and a people-first approach to every partnership.

Position Overview

As a Recruiting Team Lead you will drive talent delivery across the Energy Engineering and Manufacturing sectors while leading and developing a high-performing team of recruiters. This is a player-coach role you will lead by example as an individual contributor while driving performance as a team leader.

You will partner closely with Business Development leadership to align recruiting strategy with client demand and position your team to consistently deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and develop a team of recruiters with the strategic mindset and operational bandwidth to scale the team as business demands grow

• Set clear performance expectations monitor weekly activity metrics and maintain accountability frameworks that drive consistent recruiter output

• Coach recruiters on sourcing strategy candidate engagement pipeline management and full-cycle execution across EEM disciplines

• Carry a personal requisition load while modeling best practices in sourcing screening and candidate deliveryManage the end-to-end recruitment process from initial outreach and screening to interview coordination offer negotiation and onboarding

• Partner closely with Business Development and hiring teams to understand client needs job requirements and hiring priorities

• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for high-demand skill sets in the Energy Engineering Manufacturing and Construction sectors

• Leverage ATS CRM and AI-assisted tools to manage pipelines track candidate activity and drive data-informed decisions across the team

• Support and drive leaderships vision and overall mission of The Planet Group

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

• Full cycle recruitment experience within Energy Engineering and/or Manufacturing staffing

• At least two years of team lead or supervisory experience managing a recruiting team with demonstrated ability to build the structure habits and accountability frameworks needed to support team expansion

• Proven track record of developing recruiters and driving measurable improvements in team performance and output

• Strong organizational and communication skills with experience monitoring team activity reporting on KPIs and motivating production

• Skilled at cultivating and managing candidate pipelines across technical and industrial disciplines

• Familiarity with AI-assisted recruiting tools and platforms; ability to integrate AI into team workflows to increase efficiency improve candidate engagement and support data-driven decision-making

• A problem solver analyzing and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level

• High level of ambition resilience and adaptability; able to navigate ambiguity and lead through change

• ATS experience required; Bullhorn strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Life insurance short-term & long-term disability and other supplemental benefits

• A collaborative growth-oriented culture with ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Base salary range: $60000 - $80000; commensurate with experience and past success

• Competitive commission structure based on weekly spread

SUCCESS STARTS WITH THE RIGHT TEAM

The Planet Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the U.S. with growing operations across Europe India and LATAM. If youre searching for a company that is committed to your long-term growth and success a team of like-minded driven people who can help you develop as a professional and a place where youll be rewarded for your efforts.... youve come to the right place! Were an organization of over-achievers and innovators who are driven to help businesses and each other thrive.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Join a company that puts diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront. The Planet Group celebrates our differences and fosters an environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative collaborative and entrepreneurial spirits.

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