Sr. Recruiter

Senior Recruiter
Colonial Staffing Group Shelton CT

Colonial Staffing Group is a growing engineering and technical staffing firm headquartered in Shelton Connecticut. We specialize in contract and direct-hire recruiting solutions across a wide range of industries including aerospace defense manufacturing energy biotechnology information technology telecommunications nuclear automotive transportation medical technology and other highly technical sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to join our team and play a key role in identifying attracting and placing top engineering technical professional and skilled-trades talent nationwide.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for contract and direct-hire positions
Source screen interview and qualify candidates across multiple industries and disciplines
Build and maintain a pipeline of active and passive candidates through job boards LinkedIn Recruiter networking referrals and direct outreach
Partner with account managers and clients to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies
Present qualified candidates and coordinate interview processes
Negotiate offers compensation packages and start dates
Maintain accurate candidate records and activity within the companys ATS and CRM systems
Develop long-term relationships with candidates and clients to support repeat business
Mentor junior recruiters and assist with recruiting best practices when needed
Consistently achieve placement activity and revenue goals

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of recruiting experience preferably within staffing engineering technical manufacturing IT or professional services recruiting
Experience recruiting for contract staffing direct hire or both
Strong sourcing skills utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter Indeed CareerBuilder Monster ClearanceJobs and other recruiting tools
Experience recruiting for engineering technical manufacturing IT scientific aerospace defense or industrial positions preferred
Excellent communication relationship-building and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced metrics-driven environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Bachelors degree preferred but not required with relevant recruiting experience

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary
Uncapped commission structure
Salary increases tied directly to performance milestones and revenue goals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization
Supportive team environment with access to industry-leading recruiting tools and resources