Recruiter
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to support hiring efforts for a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This position will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from talent identification through offer coordination, while partnering closely with hiring leaders to meet business needs. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in corporate recruiting, proactive sourcing, and high-volume hiring in fast-paced environments. If you have strong sourcing experience within the non-profit industry this could be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, including intake discussions, candidate outreach, screening, interview coordination, and offer support.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies across job boards, networking channels, and industry platforms.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and align recruiting plans with workforce needs.
• Manage multiple openings at once while maintaining consistent communication, timely follow-up, and a positive candidate experience.
• Use the applicant tracking system to document candidate activity, organize workflows, and maintain accurate recruiting records.
• Evaluate applicant qualifications and present well-matched candidates based on skills, experience, and organizational fit.
• Support corporate recruiting initiatives by identifying process improvements and helping maintain efficient hiring practices.
• Track recruiting progress and provide updates on pipeline health, interview activity, and hiring outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing full cycle recruiting within a nonprofit or agency-supported environment.
• Strong sourcing capability with success identifying and engaging talent through multiple channels.
• Background handling high-volume recruitment assignments while balancing quality and speed.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and maintaining accurate candidate data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers and other stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications and move opportunities forward in a structured, timely manner.
Benefits available to contract 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.
