Contract Recruiter

Tempus AI•Chicago, IL

23h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Tempus is seeking a Contract Recruiter to join their People team. This versatile role will support all departments across the company, leading hiring for diverse business and technical functions. The recruiter will be a pivotal partner in a high-impact environment, responsible for building high-performing teams throughout the organization. The company focuses on advancing healthcare through precision medicine, using a proprietary platform that connects real-world evidence to deliver actionable insights for physicians.

Requirements

3+ years of full-cycle recruiting ideally with in-house experience. Also, open to agency experience for the right candidate.
Prior experience recruiting in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences strongly preferred.
Demonstrated breadth of hiring experience with the ability to pivot between supporting scientific, creative, analytical, and business-focused teams as needed.
Highly collaborative, organized, adaptable, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments that require solving complex hiring challenges.
Proven track record managing multiple roles at once while delivering a top-notch candidate experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; you’re confident navigating conversations across all levels of an organization.
Proficient in ATS and sourcing tools such as Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for a wide range of departments and functions from role kickoff to offer negotiation.
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and drive effective and efficient hiring processes.
Create targeted sourcing strategies using a mix of platforms (such as Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter) to identify and engage top talent.
Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and statuses in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Serve as a trusted talent advisor to internal stakeholders offering guidance on market insights, interview best practices, and hiring decisions.
Champion the candidate experience, ensuring consistent communication, efficiency, and empathy from first contact through offer.
Collaborate with peers on team-wide process improvements, recruiting programs, and DEI hiring initiatives.
Track key recruiting metrics and deliver data-driven insights to hiring managers and leadership.