Recruiting Team Lead

The Planet Group • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

Welcome to The Planet Group! We're 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 you're 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bullhorn strongly preferred

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 delivery
• Manage 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 leadership’s vision and overall mission of The Planet Group

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level