What are the responsibilities and job description for the Search Recruiter position at Apex Placement & Consulting?
Are you a relationship-driven recruiter who loves connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities? Do you enjoy building candidate pipelines, learning what motivates people and serving as a trusted partner throughout the hiring process?
APEX Placement & Consulting is looking for an experienced Search Recruiter to join our growing team! This internal role will focus on recruiting professional-level candidates for direct-hire opportunities while delivering the responsive, people-first experience that sets APEX apart.
This is an onsite position based at one of our Metro Detroit offices in Mt. Clemens, Clawson or Detroit, MI. Candidates must be able to work onsite.
What’s in it for you:
- Join a collaborative, energetic and people-focused team
- Recruit for a variety of professional-level positions and industries
- Build lasting relationships with candidates and hiring partners
- Make a measurable impact on candidates’ careers and our clients’ success
- Receive opportunities for continued professional growth and development
- Work from the APEX office that is most convenient for you: Mt. Clemens, Clawson or Detroit
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for professional-level, direct-hire positions
- Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, position requirements and ideal candidate profiles
- Develop strategic sourcing plans using job boards, networking, referrals, social media and direct outreach
- Identify, engage and build relationships with active and passive candidates
- Conduct detailed interviews to evaluate candidates’ experience, skills, career goals and overall fit
- Present qualified candidates to clients through polished and thorough candidate submissions
- Prepare candidates for interviews and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process
- Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and help move the process forward efficiently
- Support offer negotiations and guide candidates through acceptance and placement
- Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity and communication within the applicant tracking system
- Build and maintain strong professional pipelines for current and future opportunities
- Stay informed about hiring trends, talent availability and market conditions
- Provide an exceptional experience for every candidate and client interaction
What you bring to the table:
- A minimum of two years of experience in a professional recruiting role is required
- Experience managing the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing through placement
- Strong sourcing skills and the ability to engage passive professional candidates
- Excellent interviewing, relationship-building and communication skills
- A sense of urgency with the ability to balance multiple searches and priorities
- Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
- Confidence communicating with candidates, hiring managers and business leaders
- Experience working with an applicant tracking system and recruiting platforms
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach
- Ability to work onsite at an APEX office in Mt. Clemens, Clawson or Detroit, MI
If you are passionate about recruiting, energized by building meaningful professional relationships and ready to grow with a company that values people, we would love to meet you. Apply today to join the APEX team!
APEX Placement & Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.