Recruiter

SDI Presence•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Recruiter will manage the full cycle recruiting process of their assigned requisitions and will partner with Sales and Delivery Management to meet the evolving needs of the company. The position will nurture relationships with prospective talent, create a pool of pre-qualified candidates, represent the company, and maintain an on-going relationship with managers throughout SDI. This also includes representing SDI at career fairs and talent-driven networking events within the Chicago area.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of agency recruiting experience with a strong understanding and ability to recruit Information Technology resources specifically within infrastructure-related roles
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and team-based project experience
Experienced with recruiting tools to pre-qualify, tag, and track the status of candidates
A clear understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle processes
Experience with mapping and identifying resumes from multiple sources
Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft Office and in-depth knowledge of data mining and internet research
Ability to maintain confidentially
Skills in database management and record-keeping
Ability to travel for recruiting meetings, college visits, career fairs, etc.
General knowledge of current employment laws and practices
Experience with an ATS system (Jobvite preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse talent in a multi-location organization
Partner with managers to forecast and develop plans for key staffing/hiring initiatives
Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and maintaining rapport
Manage a full-cycle recruiting process to meet the various staffing goals across all levels within multiple business units
Work with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria
Develop strong relationships and partner with the hiring manager, outside recruiting agencies, diversity leaders, social networks, and Human Resources
Work closely with hiring managers to maximize the effectiveness of the recruiting process
Track and report key metrics designed to measure and predict staffing activity
Conduct follow up meetings with the respective hiring managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of the recruitment process
Actively participate in all staffing related activities and engage in cross-functional projects
Attend local community and college functions where candidates can be sourced