Early Career Talent Recruiter

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

7d • $56,943 - $83,350 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Early Career Talent Recruiter to recruit interns and entry-level talent and help candidates begin successful careers. The recruiter joins a collaborative Human Resources team focused on improving the employee experience. The position uses a hybrid schedule, with three office days per week and the remainder remote or virtual. The role requires willingness to travel and work occasional overtime. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management with a major or concentration in Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience as a recruiter.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Strong commitment to internal and external customer service.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional overtime.
• Demonstrated success conducting interviews using methods such as phone, video, email, and in-person interviews.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced recruiting environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a consulting, professional services, architecture or engineering firm, or staffing firm.
• Experience working with Workday.
• Familiarity with internet sourcing skills such as Boolean search and experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or other job boards.
• HR certifications.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and full-cycle recruitment for intern and entry-level positions, applying functional knowledge and a fair, consistent approach to assess candidates’ skills and potential.
• Write and post job descriptions for entry-level positions and internships on relevant platforms.
• Use multiple recruiting sources and innovative strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Screen resumes and CVs and manage candidates throughout the hiring process, from interview preparation through final-offer negotiation.
• Build relationships with university career centers and faculty to communicate hiring needs and job specifications.
• Participate in and coordinate campus recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus interviews.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-up daycare
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Pre-tax commuter account
• Merit scholarship program
• Employee discount program
• Corporate charitable giving program
• Tuition assistance
• First professional licensure bonus
• Employee referral bonus
• Paid annual personal/sick time
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level