Associate Recruitment Consultant

Specialist Staffing Group · Chicago, United States

Join SThree to outpace your ambition, growth, and impact.

At Specialist Staffing Group, we’re scaling fast, and we’re looking for driven, competitive individuals ready to accelerate their careers in STEM recruitment.

This is more than a job. As an Associate Recruitment Consultant , you’ll build your own business within our business—partnering with leading startups and Fortune 500 organizations while connecting top STEM talent to life-changing opportunities.

Outpace your ambition: Step into a high-energy, performance-driven environment where your success is truly in your hands. You’ll own a full 360 desk-winning clients, building relationships, and closing deals with uncapped commission and clear progression tied to results.

Experience next-level training: From day one, you’ll benefit from award-winning training and ongoing development. We equip you with the tools, coaching, and technology needed to build market expertise and thrive in a competitive landscape.

Be rewarded and recognized: Your effort gets noticed—and rewarded. Alongside a strong base salary, you’ll earn uncapped commission, plus access to monthly and quarterly incentives designed to celebrate top performers.

Be the difference: Every placement you make has an impact. You’ll help shape the future of STEM by connecting highly skilled professionals to organizations solving some of today’s biggest challenges.

What you’ll do:

• Build and manage your own client portfolio
• Source and engage top-tier STEM talent
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes
• Advise clients on hiring strategy and market insights
• Influence hiring decisions across high-growth and global organizations

What you bring:

• Sales drive and a passion for winning (cold + warm outreach)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• High ambition, resilience, and a competitive mindset
• Organization, accountability, and follow-through

What you’ll get:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• 17 PTO days + 14 holidays + volunteer & floating days
• Industry-leading training & career progression pathways
• Monthly & quarterly incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Ready to build something bigger?

If you’re motivated by growth, impact, and the opportunity to outpace your potential, we’d love to hear from you.