Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

We are looking for a Human Resources Recruiter to support hiring and retention efforts for Nurses, CNA's, and clinical roles in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can manage the recruitment lifecycle, build strong talent pipelines, and partner closely with leadership to secure candidates with relevant experience. The person in this role will also contribute to broader HR operations while handling sensitive information with care and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming staffing requests and move approved openings through the recruitment process from posting to offer stage.

• Partner with leaders to develop practical strategies for attracting and retaining nursing and non-clinical talent with relevant experience.

• Build relationships with external recruiting resources, including employment agencies, advertising partners, industry associations, and targeted job boards.

• Organize and participate in hiring events such as job fairs, open houses, and other outreach activities designed to expand candidate pipelines.

• Evaluate applicants through resume review, interviews, employment testing coordination, reference checks, and verification of work-related credentials.

• Prepare and communicate contingent employment offers, then coordinate pre-employment steps such as physicals and drug screenings with the appropriate health services contact.

• Maintain accurate recruiting activity reports, employee records, and onboarding data entry within HRIS and MEDITECH systems.

• Support annual compliance activities by tracking and verifying licensure, certifications, and required health documentation according to established timelines.

• Assist with departmental initiatives, collaborate across HR functions, and keep leadership informed of urgent matters, risks, or hiring challenges.

The salary range for this position is $25/hr. to $29/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Human Resources or a closely related field is required.

• At least 2 years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally within a healthcare or hospital setting.

• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.

• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and candidate sourcing tools.

• Ability to recruit for nursing and other specialized roles while managing multiple openings and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and respond effectively to questions from employees and leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience with MEDITECH, HRIS platforms, or HR certification is a plus.