Search Recruiter (TECH)

POSITION TITLE: Search Recruiter
LOCATION: San Diego, CA or Orange, Ca – Hybrid (Monday/Wednesday in office)
SALARY PAY RANGE: The salary range for this position is expected to be between $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for commission compensation based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Search Recruiter is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle while developing strong relationships with candidates, clients, and prospective clients within the local market. The Search Recruiter will identify and engage qualified talent for direct-hire opportunities, with a focus on technical, mechanical, construction, manufacturing, skilled trades, and other specialized professional positions. In addition to recruiting and candidate delivery, the Search Recruiter will take a proactive, sales-minded approach to identifying new business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and growing Eastridge’s presence in the market.

The successful Search Recruiter will be motivated by individual production, relationship development, and the opportunity to build both candidate and client pipelines. This position is ideal for an experienced full-desk/360 recruiter or a proven business development professional interested in expanding into a recruiting-focused role.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting candidates, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and closing placements.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for direct-hire positions across technical, mechanical, manufacturing, skilled trades, and related professional disciplines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, existing clients, and prospective clients.
• Conduct thorough client intake conversations to understand position requirements, business needs, organizational structure, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, client outreach, and local market activity.
• Develop new client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts and reactivate dormant relationships.
• Market qualified candidates to prospective and existing clients to generate interest, uncover hiring needs, and support account growth.
• Partner with internal sales and recruiting teams to develop client relationships and increase Eastridge’s presence within the local market.
• Conduct ongoing client and candidate quality calls to maintain strong relationships and identify additional opportunities.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of active and passive candidates through direct sourcing, referrals, networking, social media, job boards, and other recruiting channels.
• Achieve individual production expectations, including a minimum gross profit target of $21,000 per month/$63,000 per quarter.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate, client, job order, and activity information within company systems.
• Stay informed on local market trends, talent availability, compensation, and competitive activity to provide consultative guidance to candidates and clients.
• Represent Eastridge through client meetings, market visits, networking opportunities, industry events, and other business development activities as needed.
• Deliver a high level of service and maintain consistent communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing, business development, sales, or a related client-facing role.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, influence decision-makers, and deliver a high level of client and candidate service.
• Strong sales mindset with comfort conducting outbound prospecting, developing new relationships, and identifying business opportunities.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, communication, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches, candidate pipelines, client relationships, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-driven and comfortable working toward individual production and performance goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while demonstrating ownership and accountability for individual results.

It would be great if you had these:

• Previous agency staffing or search experience.
• Full-desk/360 recruiting experience with responsibility for both recruiting and client development.
• Business development experience within the staffing or professional services industry.
• Experience recruiting for technical, mechanical, manufacturing, skilled trades, construction, or other specialized positions.
• Existing knowledge of the San Diego and/or Southern California business and talent market.
• Experience developing new accounts, expanding existing client relationships, or building a new territory.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

At the center of Eastridge Workforce Solutions' values is the belief that the most important thing we do is continue to hire the best people and create a workplace where they can thrive. To reward our employees for their great work, we offer the perks and benefits listed below.

• Eastridge has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a tax-qualified retirement benefit plan.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan, Roth IRA, and Flexible Spending Account offerings
• Paid Time Off and Sick time
• 12 Paid Holidays annually
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Health and Wellness benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Company-sponsored Volunteer Events
• Corporate Discounts - 20-60% off on certain movies, hotels, concerts, sporting events, and more!
• Additional details about our benefit package can be found here.

DISCLAIMER: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

WHAT MAKES EASTRIDGE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DIFFERENT:

At Eastridge Workforce Solutions, we do more than connect people with jobs. We help individuals build meaningful careers. For over 50 years, companies have trusted us to deliver innovative Professional and High-Volume recruiting solutions that make attracting and managing talent simple, scalable, and successful.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), every team member shares in our success. As the company grows, so does your equity and long-term wealth-building potential. When you join Eastridge, you’re not just an employee. You’re an owner, empowered to grow your career while benefiting directly from the value you help create.

Our culture is built on servant leadership, career development, and continuous innovation. We are committed to providing opportunity and enrichment through work and delivering top-tier service to help both clients and candidates thrive.

At Eastridge, we foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member has the opportunity to succeed. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Background Checks:

Eastridge Workforce Solutions will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Massachusetts Candidates:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Privacy:

Information collected and processed as part of your candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Eastridge’s Privacy Policy: https://www.eastridge.com/privacy-policy, as well as Eastridge’s Pre-Use Notice of Collection and Automated Decision-Making Technologies: https://www.eastridge.com/data-collection-notice

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The purposes for these communications may include, but are not limited to, confirming your interest in available opportunities, scheduling interviews, conducting initial screening conversations, and collecting information relevant to your application.

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