Role Overview
ManpowerGroup is hiring a mid-level Permanent Placement Recruiter. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of ManpowerGroup's Lifecycle hiring, posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
The Permanent Placement Recruiter - Engineering is responsible for developing and maintaining consistent performance across the full desk—handling both sales and recruitment for direct-hire opportunities. They manage and influence the direct-hire process for clients, prospects, and candidates within the engineering workforce sector to meet monthly revenue targets.
Making an Impact
- Manage the full sales and recruitment lifecycle for direct-hire positions.
- Secure new business with both new prospects and existing clients—locally or nationally—by leveraging opportunities to expand the business portfolio.
- Attract, engage, market, and place candidates; proactively build a robust pipeline of in-demand talent.
Sharing Expertise
- Act as an industry expert and trusted advisor by sharing recruitment expertise and insights on workforce trends across various platforms.
- Understand and educate others on direct-hire market dynamics and workforce management.
Building Visibility
- Collaborate with colleagues across regions, brands, and sectors to ensure the right people are engaged to address opportunities identified by the search consultant.
- Act as an advisor and consultant to our clients regarding the talent market, industry trends, attraction techniques, and employer branding
- Establish credibility within candidate networks—be sought after for opportunities and known as the key link to them
Your typical day
- Actively source passive and active candidates for current searches
- Interview and qualify candidates for current and future searches
- Proactively build a talent pipeline of in-demand passive talent
- Plan and execute business development activities, including proactively sharing top talent with potential new clients, following up on leads, and making cold calls to generate new business
- Apply direct hiring methodology to consistently and effectively manage and influence the search process with both candidates and clients, ensuring a consultative approach
- Conduct detailed discussions with candidates to help them prepare for upcoming interviews
- Conduct detailed post-interview discussions with candidates and clients to influence next steps
- Role heavily focused on phone, computer, and technology use; other assigned responsibilities
Qualifications
- Industry: 2+ years of recruitment or sales experience within the industry
- Proven track record of success in a role with specific KPIs and financial deliverables
- Client-facing and/or sales experience
- Prior experience or exposure to direct executive/leadership search
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent Preferred
- Brand knowledge: Knowledge of the brand's area of expertise or a related field
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree
- Certifications/training relevant to the brand or field of interest
ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, Indigenous status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical, sensory, or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. ManpowerGroup offers a barrier-free work environment and culture and seeks to address employment disadvantages for all, including requests for reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please contact talentacquisition@manpowergroup.com for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Permanent Placement Recruiter position at ManpowerGroup?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to ManpowerGroup. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Permanent Placement Recruiter position at ManpowerGroup located?
This position is based in CA. ManpowerGroup has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Permanent Placement Recruiter at ManpowerGroup earn?
ManpowerGroup has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Permanent Placement Recruiter role at ManpowerGroup posted?
This role was posted on June 16, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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