Recruiting Coordinator - Chicago

ABOUT THE ROLE

Blueprint Talent Group is hiring a Recruiting Coordinator that will contribute to our work serving clients in technology and finance, across the globe. We’re looking for a smart, driven, organized, creative problem solver to enhance our recruitment operations, sourcing processes, and the overall candidate management process in our hiring campaigns. This role requires close communication with candidates, clients, and recruiters/consultants on our team and will be involved in leading continuous improvement projects and driving our problem‑solving culture. This is a full‑time position in Chicago, IL USA. It is not remote.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage Applicants and Candidates Own the entire sourcing, engagement, and recruitment process by proactively tracking candidates and following up when necessary for each individual case Interface with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers to schedule and manage candidate interviews as well as collect and distribute interview feedback Be an Outlook expert - schedule and coordinate all on‑campus and on‑site interviews Be the day‑to‑day point of contact for candidates, hosting in person when possible Project Management Oversee and understand all moving pieces of a project and communicate clear expectations to instill accountability for team members Design processes to keep recruiting projects running efficiently and iterate as needed to solve problems that arise Prepare progress reports, draft status updates for clients, and facilitate team meetings Take notes, manage and resolve last‑minute logistical issues with meetings and interviews Operationalize Recruitment Activities Plan and execute campus recruitment trips and events, such as career fairs and campus interviews, and liaise with various university career services teams Create and publish job postings and monitor the influx of applicants Execute flawless interview scheduling and coordination, including all communication with candidates, interviewers & hiring managers, conference room reservations, and interview day logistics Assist with Research and Analysis Understand the target candidate profile and research new channels to source candidates Identify target candidates and craft customized messages that get candidates to respond with interest in our clients

SKILLS

Ability to understand the big picture while maintaining exceptional attention to detail Capability to organize, delegate, multi‑task and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment Operate under a high sense of urgency and consistently aim to deliver high‑quality results Extremely proactive with the confidence and creativity to solve problems without needing constant direction Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to listen) Comfortable dealing with ambiguity while working in an ever‑changing environment Trustworthy, with impeccable discretion with respect to confidential information Demonstrated success in networking, sourcing, and relationship management Willingness to learn and receive coaching to improve

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment Strong work ethic and persistence combined with patience and a positive attitude Comfortable keeping others on task and owning a process Enjoy interacting with people and building relationships Experience using the following technologies: ATS and/or CRM Calendar management in Outlook and Gmail / Google apps Basic computer and data‑entry experience with Google Suite products (Slides, sheets, docs, etc.) Recruiting databases / tools: LinkedIn, Hired.com, Entelo, etc.

ABOUT US

Blueprint Talent Group is a Chicago‑based consulting firm that helps growing companies find, develop, and retain top talent. We are a small, close‑knit team who are passionate about recruiting strategy and career development. Our clients include industry leaders and emerging startups across finance, technology, and academia -- across the U.S. and abroad. To learn more about us, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Blueprint-Talent