Recruiter I (AUTA)
About The Position
The Recruiter I / Sourcer attracts and hires technical talent, particularly for software development and other technology-focused roles. The position supports the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates through interviews, reference checks, offers, and new-hire orientation. It also supports exit interviews and employee status changes. The role follows established processes and guidelines, works under immediate supervision, and contributes to high-volume technical hiring initiatives. The position is a contract role based fully onsite in Chicago, Illinois. Work takes place in a structured, process-driven professional environment using recruiting technologies and tools to source, track, and communicate with candidates. The role requires collaboration with supervisors and team members, management of a high volume of technical requisitions, and accurate documentation. Professional attire appropriate for a corporate recruiting and HR environment is expected.
Requirements
- Experience sourcing candidates; the posting states 13 years in its Essential Skills section, though this conflicts with other experience statements in the posting.
- Experience in recruiting and talent acquisition, including exposure to high-volume recruitment processes.
- Ability to source and attract technical talent, particularly in software development and related technology roles.
- Knowledge of commonly used recruiting and talent acquisition concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and established guidelines accurately.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple requisitions and tasks in a high-volume setting.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with candidates, hiring teams, and supervisors.
- Comfort working under immediate supervision and reporting to a supervisor or manager.
- Attention to detail when interviewing, checking references, processing offers, and documenting employee status changes.
- Experience in recruiting, HR, or a related area; the posting states 0–2 years in its Additional Skills & Qualifications section, in conflict with the 13 years stated elsewhere.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be required or preferred.
- Technical recruiting or sourcing experience for software development and other technology roles.
- University recruiting or campus outreach experience.
- Familiarity with standard recruitment tools and platforms for sourcing and candidate tracking.
- Interest in developing expertise in technical talent markets and evolving hiring needs.
Responsibilities
- Source qualified technical candidates for software development and other technology roles, focusing on L4-level and similar positions.
- Conduct end-to-end recruiting activities, including initial outreach, screening, and interview coordination for a high volume of requisitions.
- Partner with hiring teams to understand role requirements and identify suitable talent through proactive sourcing strategies.
- Interview candidates to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit using established criteria and guidelines.
- Check professional references and verify candidate information.
- Prepare and extend job offers, communicating role details and ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
- Coordinate and conduct new-employee orientation.
- Conduct exit interviews and document feedback and reasons for separation.
- Process employee status changes and update relevant systems and records accurately and promptly.
- Follow instructions, established guidelines, and standard operating procedures when completing recruiting and HR-related tasks.
- Maintain accurate and organized candidate and employee documentation.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members and provide updates on recruitment progress and challenges.
- Support university and early-career recruiting activities, including sourcing and engaging candidates from academic programs.
- Contribute to improving sourcing and recruiting practices in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, if eligible.
- Dental insurance, if eligible.
- Vision insurance, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
