Recruiter

Description

Recruiter

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

We’re a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and India. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.”  And excellence is exactly what we strive for. 

We’re celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms – and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. 

AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment. 

The Role

AArete is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. As a Recruiter at AArete, you will play a key role in supporting the firm’s hiring needs by executing the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of roles, with a focus on management and technology consulting positions. You will partner closely with your fellow Recruiters and hiring managers to source, screen, and move candidates efficiently through the process, ensuring an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in both early career and experienced hiring, learn best practices for niche and high-impact searches, and contribute to process improvements that enhance the recruitment function. You will also deepen your understanding of how Talent Acquisition supports AArete’s broader business objectives, while contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing People team.

Work You’ll Do

• Partner with fellow Recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring timelines, and sourcing strategies
• Manage requisitions from intake to offer acceptance for assigned roles, meeting deadlines with minimal direction
• Source active and passive talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, and other creative channels
• Screen candidates for qualifications, experience, and cultural fit using consistent evaluation methods
• Coordinate and schedule interviews directly with candidates and interview teams, ensuring a smooth, positive experience for all participants
• Keep candidates and hiring teams informed and engaged throughout the process, providing timely follow-up and clear communication
• Prepare candidate summaries, facilitate feedback collection, and lead or contribute to debrief sessions
• Draft and extend offer letters, ensuring compliance with firm policies
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (preferably Jobvite) and generate reports to track pipeline health and inform decision-making
• Take responsibility for data accuracy and proactively suggest improvements to enhance system utilization and recruitment processes
• Identify risks and escalate appropriately
• Balance speed of delivery with strong process (interview notes, applicant tracking system process adherence, candidate communications, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient, high-quality recruiting operations across the firm
• Actively participate in weekly recruiting meetings, sharing concise pipeline updates and relevant market insights
• Support onboarding and training of new Talent Acquisition team members, sharing best practices and role knowledge
• Build trust and rapport with hiring managers, peers, contractors, and vendors, representing AArete professionally at all times
• Seek additional training and mentorship to advance recruiting and industry knowledge
• Demonstrate curiosity about industry trends, using correct terminology and aiming to develop subject matter expertise
• Participate in AArete activities, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, team-building events, and Operations-wide projects
• Exhibit adaptability, integrity, and humility while working across different teams and perspectives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (agency or corporate)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong sourcing skills with proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Jobvite or similar)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel/reporting skills
• Proven ability to operate independently by managing multiple requisitions, taking ownership of responsibilities, prioritizing effectively, and consistently delivering results on time with minimal oversight
• Excellent written communication skills with professional formatting, grammar, and clarity
• Confident verbal communication, including active listening and concise presentation of relevant information
• High level of discretion, integrity, and judgment in handling sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to identify challenges and develop effective solutions
• Ability to remain composed, resilient, and professional in high-pressure or fast-paced situations
• Strong team orientation with a willingness to support peers and take on additional responsibilities
• Ability and willingness to travel to and attend recruiting events as needed
• Applicants must be based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Professional services or consulting industry recruiting experience
• Experience using recruiting systems to track metrics and improve processes
• Experience facilitating debrief sessions and presenting hiring recommendations
• Familiarity with diversity recruiting strategies and inclusive hiring practices
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to different team styles and work effectively across varied perspectives

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
• Own Your Day flexible work policy
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
• Generous paid parental leave options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Charitable contribution matching program
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
• Bike share discount program

The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors, including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available.

We put humans at the center of our work

But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion. 

And we’ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.

We’ve earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and been named a World’s Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

AArete, LLC (“AArete”) may utilize Artificial Intelligence/Automated Decision-Making Technology/Automated Employment Decision Technology tools and resources (“AI” or “tools” or “resources”) to assist humans in generating job descriptions and postings, recruitment, analyzation of information, screening candidates, evaluation of candidate information, and assisting humans in the selection of potential candidates by all levels of AArete employees for all positions.

AArete may use Microsoft Co-Pilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, LinkedIn Recruiter AI and Hiring Assistant, Jobvite Talent Fit and AArete HireSense. AArete may use all the information you provide. Submission of information to AArete shall serve as consent to AArete’s use of AI tools and resources. AArete complies with all applicable law and does not use AI to discriminate against any individual and does not use location or geographic data like zip codes to act in a discriminatory or illegal manner. Your personal data may be used in relation to prospective employment with AArete and will only be retained for so long as legally necessary.

AArete shall comply with its posted privacy policies and candidates may contact Recruiting or Privacy Departments, as identified below, to request accommodations or to exercise any of your applicable rights, pursuant to applicable law:

Recruiting: [email protected]

Privacy: [email protected]

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.