Recruiting Team Lead

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.

• 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
• Carry a personal requisition load while modeling best practices in sourcing, screening, and candidate delivery
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial outreach and screening to interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for high-demand skill sets within Energy, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Partner closely with Business Development and hiring teams to understand client needs, job requirements, and hiring priorities
• Leverage ATS, CRM, and AI-assisted tools to manage pipelines, track candidate activity, and drive data-informed decisions across the team
• Support and drive leadership’s vision and overall mission of The Planet Group

• Bachelor’s 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

• 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: $60,000 - $80,000; commensurate with experience and past success
• Competitive commission structure based on weekly spread

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.