What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Recruiter position at The Cypress Group?
About Us
Cypress Group is a specialized recruiting firm that connects top technology talent with leading companies across the U.S. We work with high-growth startups and established enterprises to help them hire exceptional engineers, product managers, and technical leaders.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring junior-level recruiters who are motivated to build a career in recruiting and sales. You’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This role is onsite four days per week, with flexibility to split your time between our Midtown Manhattan office in the Chrysler Building (2 days/week) and our Rockville Centre, Long Island office (2 days/week).
You’ll support national searches with a high concentration of roles in New York City’s tech market — giving you exposure to some of the most competitive and dynamic hiring environments in the country.
What You’ll Do
- Master the full recruiting cycle — from sourcing and outreach to closing offers
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and Boolean searches to identify top candidates
- Draft compelling job descriptions and candidate outreach messages
- Engage with candidates daily to understand their skills and career goals
- Partner with senior recruiters to match candidates with client needs
- Guide candidates through interviews, feedback, and offer negotiations
- Keep recruiting pipelines and candidate data organized in the ATS
What We’re Looking For
- No recruiting experience required — backgrounds in sales, business, customer service, or communications are a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ambitious, competitive, and motivated to hit performance goals
- Organized and able to multitask in a high-volume environment
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative office setting
- Must be able to work onsite 4 days/week split between Midtown NYC (Chrysler Building) and RVC, Long Island
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $40,000 – $60,000
- Commission: Uncapped earnings potential — realistic first-year comp of $70,000–$80,000
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, etc.)
- Structured training, mentorship, and a clear promotion path
Why Cypress Group?
At Cypress Group, you’ll learn the recruiting business from the ground up while working on national searches that drive impact for top clients. You’ll have the unique opportunity to work from two dynamic locations — Midtown Manhattan’s Chrysler Building and Rockville Centre on Long Island — with strong training, mentorship, and a career path into a high-earning recruiting role.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000