Recruiter - 12 month FTC

Axiom•Chicago, IL

10h•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Axiom is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join its Global Recruitment team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role owns full-cycle recruitment for corporate and commercial roles across North America and international markets. It involves partnering with hiring leaders to shape search strategy, provide insight into talent markets, and guide candidates through a thoughtful, well-managed process. The Recruiter is expected to exercise strong judgment and independence while managing complex searches and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment. The Global Recruitment team works across Axiom HQ to attract and hire corporate and commercial professionals across North America and international markets. The position is based in Chicago. The stated base salary range is $80,000 to $95,000, with a 20% completion bonus. Benefits include healthcare, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid sick and personal time off, and paid parental leave. Final compensation depends on experience, expertise, potential contribution and advancement, location, and other business considerations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency.
Experience leading searches for corporate and commercial functions across North America and international markets, and independently managing multiple roles and priorities.
Strong judgment and credibility with senior stakeholders, candidates, and cross-functional partners.
A consultative approach, including the ability to challenge assumptions, explain market realities, and help hiring teams make informed decisions.
Experience using recruitment data to assess pipeline health, identify challenges, and guide decisions.
Fluency with applicant tracking systems.
Strong organization and project management skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.
Commitment to providing an excellent experience for candidates and hiring teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Greenhouse.
Experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruitment for corporate and commercial roles across North America and international markets, from intake and search strategy through sourcing, assessment, offer, and close.
Ramp quickly into active searches, recruiting processes, and hiring priorities to provide consistent support and continuity throughout the 12-month contract.
Partner with senior stakeholders to define role requirements, advise on market conditions, and set expectations for search timelines and outcomes.
Build sourcing strategies using market mapping, direct outreach, referrals, and other active and passive channels.
Build and maintain talent pools for current and anticipated corporate and commercial roles across markets, balancing immediate hiring needs with longer-term pipeline development.
Guide candidates through each stage of the process, including interview preparation, compensation discussions, feedback, and timing.
Share funnel data, pipeline insights, and industry research to inform hiring decisions and future workforce planning.
Maintain clear, current documentation on search strategy, pipeline health, candidate status, stakeholder decisions, and next steps to support continuity and a smooth handoff at contract end.