Sales Recruiter

Tempus AI • Chicago, IL

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tempus is seeking an experienced, strategic Sales Recruiter to join its fast-growing People Operations team. The recruiter will partner with sales and commercial leadership and lead full-cycle recruiting for Clinical Account Executives, Clinical Account Associates, and Customer Success roles across key business units nationwide. The role owns recruitment from sourcing through offer extension and provides leadership with market insights, talent pipeline information, and hiring strategies.

The recruiter will develop proactive sourcing strategies, guide candidates and hiring teams through structured interviews, coordinate recruiting activities, advise stakeholders on talent and compensation trends, and work with HR, Compensation, Finance, and hiring managers on competitive offers. The role also tracks recruiting metrics, supports employer branding and DEI initiatives, stays current on hiring practices and labor laws, and maintains accurate candidate records in Workday.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience; internal recruitment experience is preferred.
• Proven track record recruiting for Sales, Commercial, and Customer Success roles in healthcare, biotech, diagnostics, life sciences, or technology sectors.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting top-performing Account Executives in fast-paced, highly competitive markets.
• Advanced expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday ATS, and modern sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of sales incentive structures, commission plans, draw structures, and complex offer negotiations.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence advising, influencing, and partnering with senior leadership.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage 15–25 concurrent requisitions across varying geographies while delivering a high-touch candidate experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical recruiting experience.

Nice To Haves

• Internal recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for commercial, Sales, and Customer Success positions nationwide, including Clinical Account Executives, Clinical Account Associates, and Customer Success Representatives.
• Partner regularly with Regional Sales Directors, Managers, and recruiting leads to refine and improve hiring strategies.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday ATS, and targeted industry networking.
• Guide candidates and hiring teams through structured interview processes, including screenings, Sales Role Plays, Team Assessment Panels, and executive presentations.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate and schedule interviews with internal teams.
• Advise internal stakeholders using market data, talent mapping insights, and competitive compensation trends.
• Partner with HR, Compensation, Finance, and hiring managers to design, extend, and negotiate competitive sales offer packages.
• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline health, conversion rates, and source of hire, to optimize the hiring process.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
• Stay current on hiring best practices and labor laws.
• Maintain data integrity and candidate records in the Workday Applicant Tracking System.

Benefits

• Incentive compensation may be included, depending on the position.
• Restricted stock units may be included, depending on the position.
• Medical and other benefits may be available, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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