Recruiter

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners•Chicago, IL

26d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is a private early childhood education organization seeking a self-motivated, energetic Recruiter who is passionate about early childhood education. This role partners with operations and hiring managers to meet staffing needs and recruits for full-time, part-time, contracted, and seasonal openings within an assigned region. The position also builds community and education partnerships, uses traditional and creative sourcing methods, advises hiring managers, and supports recruiting operations and compliance. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday hybrid position, working remotely and in person at the company's Downtown Chicago office. Compensation is $55,000–$60,000 per year, based on education and experience, plus a monthly commission structure. The organization describes itself as family-oriented and close-knit and offers a benefits package that includes dental, medical, and vision insurance and a 401(k) with match.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two to five years of full life cycle recruiting experience, or leadership experience in the early childhood education industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Center Director.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Partner with the operations team and hiring managers to define and understand staffing needs.
Build strong working relationships with hiring managers to support effective communication and provide recruiting expertise.
Screen resumes; interview candidates by phone or video; coordinate on-site interviews; make hiring recommendations; and deliver employment offers for full-time, part-time, contracted, and seasonal openings within an assigned region.
Advise hiring managers on best practices, candidate personas, and labor market trends using data-driven results.
Establish community-based and early childhood education partnerships with universities, colleges, training programs, workforce development programs, substitute programs, and community stakeholders.
Use traditional and nontraditional resources—including job boards, recruiting platforms, direct sourcing, online career fairs, and community network events—to identify and attract candidates.
Develop internal and external advertising programs to increase visibility among potential candidates.
Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback about the recruiting and interview process.
Communicate employment information, including benefits, compensation, and noncompete agreements, when delivering offers.
Work with hiring managers to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance.
Manage application and resume files and retention according to company policy.
Partner with hiring managers to develop solutions to staffing challenges.
Become a subject matter expert in navigating the applicant tracking system to improve efficiency.
Train, mentor, and coach new recruiters as they integrate into the Talent function.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.