Recruiter

Job Title:  Recruiter 
Job Location:  Des Plaines-USA-60016 
Work Location Type:  On-Site 
Salary Range:  $75,615.05 - 94,518.82

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

Administrative position with responsibility for various Human Resources functions. Assists with the day to day operations of the HR department in the areas of employment processes, HRIS reporting, recruiting, and other functions. Interacts with all levels of employees and management. Assists the Human Resources Manager and Supervisor with projects as assigned.

Main Accountabilities

• Processing all union and non-union new hires, promotions, transfers, employment verifications and terminations as required
• Maintaining all personnel / benefit files, and seniority lists
• Review applications, phone screen qualified candidates and set up interviews with management team
• Initiate background checks and drug screens
• Monitor random drug screen program
• Prepare letters and renewal forms for airport security badging
• Prepare orientation packages and assist with orientations
• Prepares various communications materials for departments
• Responsible for the coordination of uniform program and locker assignments
• Prepare weekly open positions report
• Post internal and external job openings and source
• Ordering and inventory of various department supplies
• Support various employee activities (i.e. awards, recognition programs)
• Prepare files for various audits
• Assist with some finance functions like monthly accruals
• Other recruiting and administrative duties as assigned



 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience required, including recruiting
• Data Entry and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, interact with all levels of management, and maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions – must be flexible



 
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledgeable in HRIS systems; ADP and Success Factors
• I9 and/or E-Verify processing experience a plus
• Familiarity with FMLA processing



 

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.