Recruiting Specialist- Contractor

Covista•Chicago, IL

1d•$49,199 - $88,841•Hybrid

About The Position

The Recruiting Specialist supports the business by managing key aspects of the recruiting process to help attract and hire top talent. This role works closely with senior team members and hiring managers, operating under guidance and collaboration to deliver a seamless, positive candidate experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or another related discipline. Required
Minimum of 3+ years of related business experience in a fast‑paced environment with significant customer interaction. Required
Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate job opportunities, actively listen, and effectively convey information to both candidates and hiring managers.
Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, efficiently coordinate recruitment activities, and consistently meet deadlines.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and team members to support collaboration and trust.
Technology Proficiency: Competence in utilizing job boards, social media platforms, and recruitment tools to source, engage, and manage candidates.
Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to proactively address recruitment challenges, including sourcing candidates for hard‑to‑fill roles.
Relationship Building: Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues.
Adaptability: Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities, evolving job requirements, and shifting recruitment strategies.
Decision‑Making: Capable of making sound, timely decisions regarding candidate selection based on established criteria.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in administrative roles or internships, particularly within Human Resources or recruiting. Preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting objectives aligned with business goals.
Prepare job requisitions and obtain required approvals to initiate recruiting for a variety of positions.
Support full‑cycle recruiting efforts by identifying candidates who align with role requirements and organizational culture, contributing to long‑term success and retention at Covista and its segments.
Participate in recruiting projects and provide recommendations to enhance recruitment processes and increase applicant attraction and engagement.
Post open positions to external job boards and the internal career site, ensuring postings are accurate, error‑free, and written in an inclusive, bias‑free manner to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
Review all incoming resumes and ensure timely, appropriate correspondence is sent to applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Maintain accurate, detailed, and up‑to‑date notes and documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Conduct interviews to screen and qualify candidates, identify strong role matches, and promote Covista as an employer of choice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and standards.