Senior Recruiter

Mérieux NutriSciences • Chicago, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Recruiter executes strategic sourcing and recruiting initiatives to attract talent across the organization and provides full-suite recruiting services for scientific laboratories in the United States and Canada. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role partners with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to deliver effective, timely, and compliant hiring processes. The recruiter leads complex or high-impact searches, acts as a subject matter expert in recruiting practices, and provides informal guidance to other recruiters while supporting continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies.

The position is based at 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois. Moderate travel is required for recruitment events, training, and company meetings, typically 15–25% of the time, including domestic and occasional international travel. Compensation is $85,000–$95,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and an optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience; the posting describes the degree or equivalent experience as preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing.
• Extensive experience leading complex, high-impact searches across multiple business verticals in the United States and Canada.
• Strong expertise in executive search, strategic sourcing, and advising hiring managers.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of job markets and ability to provide reporting, market trends, and guidance to the business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to drive process improvements.
• Experience leading employer branding and talent market mapping initiatives.
• Ability to remain organized, results-oriented, hands-on, and proactive while working independently in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel typically 15–25% of the time, including domestic and occasional international trips.
• Ability to sit for long periods, use hands to type, handle documents, and operate office equipment; occasionally stand, walk, reach, and lift or move up to 10 pounds; close vision is required for document review and computer work.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for senior, specialized, and high-volume roles while managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Partner consultatively with hiring managers and HR teams to understand business needs and develop effective, diverse sourcing strategies.
• Develop and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through creative sourcing, networking, and proactive talent mapping.
• Advise, coach, and train hiring managers on interviewing, selection, and offer processes to support consistent and compliant hiring decisions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on employment and recruiting practices, the applicant tracking system, and talent acquisition metrics.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and provide timely reporting on recruiting activity.
• Analyze recruiting metrics, share insights with talent acquisition leadership, and identify opportunities to improve processes and results.
• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and industry gatherings to strengthen the employer brand and attract talent.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, company policies, and code of conduct standards.
• Lead complex or high-impact searches across multiple business verticals and provide strategic advice to hiring managers.
• Provide informal coaching, training, and process-improvement support to the recruiting team.
• Communicate continuously with hiring managers, leadership, HR, agencies, and other talent-related vendors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and operate ethically in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off package.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior