Associate Executive Recruiter

CDW•Vernon Hills, IL

About The Position

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary The Associate Executive Recruiter supports the execution of executive recruiting activities at CDW by providing high-quality coordination, research, sourcing support, and operational excellence. This role works closely with Executive Recruiters and HR stakeholders to ensure a seamless, professional, and high-touch experience for executive candidates and internal partners. This position is ideal for an early-career recruiting professional seeking exposure to executive-level talent acquisition while developing foundational skills in executive search operations, research, and sourcing under the guidance of senior recruiters.

Requirements

Bachelors degree OR 4+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition support, or sourcing roles.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with ATS, CRM, and sourcing tools.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to executive-level recruiting environments.
Experience supporting multiple searches simultaneously.
Interest in developing executive recruiting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate complex interview scheduling for executive-level candidates across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Manage candidate logistics including interview itineraries, travel coordination, and meeting materials.
Serve as a professional point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process.
Prepare interview packets, candidate profiles, and briefing materials.
Maintain accurate records in ATS, CRM, and executive search tracking tools.
Support offer-related logistics, background checks, and pre-employment workflows.
Ensure adherence to confidentiality and governance standards.
Conduct executive-level sourcing and research using LinkedIn Recruiter and related tools.
Support development of executive talent pipelines through research and outreach.
Assist with market mapping and competitive research.
Develop candidate research summaries to support search efforts.
Support execution of executive searches through coordination and tracking.
Assist with initial candidate screening under guidance of senior recruiters.
Track pipeline activity and search milestones.
Follow established recruiting processes and suggest improvements.