Contract Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Recruiter

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Technology

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; hybrid schedule with onsite work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, an innovative organization within the advanced manufacturing and technology industry. The company offers a collaborative environment and is seeking an experienced recruiter who can quickly build relationships and support a high volume of specialized hiring needs.

Job Description:

The Contract Recruiter will manage full-cycle recruiting for a portfolio of technical and professional openings. This individual will partner closely with hiring leaders to understand staffing needs, develop effective search strategies, engage qualified candidates, and guide each search from initial sourcing through offer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete recruitment process for technical, engineering, sales, and corporate positions
• Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to identify specialized and hard-to-find talent
• Review applications and conduct initial candidate interviews
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and internal stakeholders
• Gather and organize interview feedback to keep hiring decisions moving forward
• Support offer development by providing insight regarding compensation, start dates, and other relevant considerations
• Create and refine job postings that clearly communicate position requirements
• Deliver a responsive and positive experience throughout the candidate journey
• Represent the organization’s employment opportunities in an engaging and professional manner
• Maintain recruiting practices that align with applicable employment laws and company policies

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience managing full-cycle recruitment
• Previous success recruiting for technical and professional positions
• Experience sourcing engineering and sales talent
• Corporate recruiting experience is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related area, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement capabilities
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with candidates and hiring leaders
• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Working knowledge of recruiting regulations and hiring best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable business applications

Additional Details:

• Contract length: Approximately three to four months
• Start date: As soon as possible

Perks:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Broad exposure to highly specialized technical and professional searches
• Opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful active requisition portfolio
• Collaborative partnership with hiring managers and the People and Culture team

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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