Director of Recruiting

September 24, 2026
Madison, WI, US

Overview

Stevens Group Inc (SGI) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-focused Director of Recruiting to lead talent acquisition efforts across SGI and its client organizations. This full-time position is responsible for developing recruiting strategies, guiding hiring managers, managing candidate pipelines, and ensuring a positive and efficient hiring experience. The Director of Recruiting will play a key role in supporting SGI’s mission of providing centralized HR services and delivering high-quality talent to support organizational growth and capability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and continuously improve SGI’s full-cycle recruiting processes, strategies, and tools to support current and future hiring needs.
  • Partner with executives, hiring managers, and HR business partners to understand workforce planning needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
  • Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical, high-volume, and specialized roles across SGI and client organizations.
  • Oversee job postings, sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer processes.
  • Utilize data and analytics to track key recruiting metrics, identify trends, and make informed decisions that enhance recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Create and maintain strong employer branding materials and external communications to support candidate attraction.
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
  • Manage relationships with external recruiting partners, job boards, social networks, and professional associations.
  • Ensure recruiting compliance with federal, state, and client-specific requirements, including documentation and process adherence.
  • Provide coaching, tools, and guidance to hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection.
  • Support broader HR initiatives and collaborate across departments to meet corporate goals.
  • Perform other duties as required to support SGI’s HR and corporate objectives.

Required Education & General Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in recruiting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior talent acquisition role.
  • Proven success developing recruitment strategies and managing large-scale or multi-client hiring initiatives.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), and recruitment technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate sound judgment.
  • Experience supporting technical, federal contracting, or professional services hiring is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Onsite availability may be required depending on business needs.

What We Offer

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short and long term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Stevens Group Inc (SGI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors.

Company Overview

​​Stevens Group Inc (SGI) was founded in 2023 by CEO and President, Steve Lessmann. SGI’s purpose is to provide
centralized Financial and Human Resources Services to our clients: Signalink and Cepeda. We also develop and
manage Common Software, Common policies and processes, manage client employee Benefits and offer a
Leadership Academy. The team is committed to maintaining the highest quality of services, with the
objective of being a reliable partner with Signalink and Cepeda, assisting the company and its employee in
achieving their vision and mission to their full potential while sharing in our common value

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Stevens Group Inc (SGI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.