Recruiter (Chicago)

A well-established financial services organization in Chicago is seeking a relationship-focused Recruiter to join their team. The total compensation for this position ranges from $70,000–$95,000, depending on experience, and provides the opportunity to play an integral role in identifying and developing talent that supports the organization’s continued expansion. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building professional relationships, creating connections through networking, and taking a proactive approach to recruiting. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and sales executives while developing relationships with professionals who may become future candidates or valuable sources of referrals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, persistent, personable, and motivated by helping talented professionals explore new career opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is offered but not limited to medical and dental insurance as well as generous PTO.

Responsibilities of the Recruiter:

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective sales executives through direct sourcing, referrals, networking, professional organizations, events, and other recruiting channels.
• Develop relationships with executives, business owners, community professionals, referral partners, and other contacts to create a consistent network of potential candidates.
• Lead introductory and discovery conversations to learn about candidates’ professional backgrounds, career objectives, motivations, strengths, and potential alignment with available opportunities.
• Work alongside sales executives and leadership to understand future talent needs and proactively identify professionals who may support the continued development of their teams.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process, including individuals who require ongoing relationship development before pursuing a career transition.
• Coordinate with internal recruiting and talent partners to uncover opportunities for qualified professionals across the organization and connect candidates with appropriate teams.
• Support recruiting events, networking initiatives, marketing efforts, and other relationship-building activities that expand the organization’s reach and generate new talent opportunities.

Qualifications of the Recruiter:

• 3–8+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, business development, relationship management, sales, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and engage prospective candidates while developing and maintaining a consistent recruiting pipeline.
• Proven experience building professional networks and generating introductions, referrals, and recruiting opportunities through relationship development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish trust and credibility with executives, business owners, sales executives, and other professionals.
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and relationship-management skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with the ability to work independently, initiate conversations, manage multiple priorities, and maintain relationships over an extended period.
• Experience within financial services, professional services, consulting, sales, or another relationship-driven environment is preferred, along with a polished professional presence and strong networking abilities.

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