Contract Recruiter - 6 Month Contract

Tempus AI • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tempus is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support its Sales and Customer Success teams as part of the People Operations team. This six-month contract role contributes to recruiting success by assisting throughout the hiring process. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, strong interpersonal communication skills, and excellent organizational abilities.

The recruiter will work with hiring teams and managers to define role requirements, attract and assess candidates, coordinate interviews, and support offer discussions. The role also maintains candidate records, reports on recruiting metrics, contributes to employer branding, and stays current on hiring practices, labor laws, and diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. The position is associated with a hybrid Chicago office schedule of three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), which is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of full-cycle internal recruiting experience.
• Strong track record of sourcing and recruiting in the Healthcare/Life Sciences market.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and diligent task follow-through.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage up.
• Highly collaborative approach and strong team orientation.
• Experience using sourcing tools and systems, including ATSs, social media recruitment tools, and job databases.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills, including being friendly and tactful, negotiating well, and influencing others.

Nice To Haves

• Sales recruitment experience.
• Healthcare recruitment experience.
• Experience with Workday ATS.
• Ability to work from the Chicago office on a hybrid schedule three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with hiring teams and recruiting leads about interview processes and updates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions.
• Source and attract candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone or video interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with internal teams to support a seamless experience for candidates and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and statuses in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Communicate clearly and promptly throughout the hiring process to provide an exceptional candidate experience.
• Partner with HR and hiring managers to extend offers and assist with negotiations.
• Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and source of hire.
• Contribute to employer branding by promoting the company’s culture, values, and employee value proposition.
• Stay up to date on labor laws, hiring best practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies.

Benefits

• Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical benefits, and other benefits depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level