Senior Technical Recruiter

Morningstar•Chicago, IL

4d•$95,275 - $139,742•Hybrid

About The Position

Morningstar is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring across engineering, data, and product domains. This role goes beyond execution—you will operate as a trusted talent advisor, shaping hiring strategies, influencing decision-making, and delivering high-quality talent outcomes in a competitive technical market. You will own complex, high-impact searches and partner directly with senior leaders to define hiring needs, assess market realities, and drive outcomes. This role is a hybrid position requiring four days a week in our Chicago office.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting experience, with strong technical recruiting expertise
Proven success hiring for engineering, data, or product roles in a competitive market
Experience operating as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Strong sourcing capability, including passive candidate engagement
Deep understanding of technical roles, skillsets, and hiring challenges
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously
Experience using ATS platforms (Workday preferred)
Data-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and process rigor
This role does not qualify for immigration sponsorship. Morningstar will not be considering candidates that require immigration sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and business leaders—shaping role scope, hiring plans, and candidate profiles
Lead structured intake conversations to define success criteria and align stakeholders upfront
Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation, and competitive landscape to guide decision-making
Proactively challenge assumptions and influence hiring outcomes as a credible advisor
Own end-to-end recruiting for technical roles (software engineering, data, infrastructure, product)
Build and execute sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, including passive talent engagement
Screen and assess candidates with a focus on both technical capability and long-term fit
Drive efficient, high-quality interview processes and facilitate calibrated decision-making
Lead offer strategy development, negotiation, and closing
Build diverse, high-quality pipelines using multi-channel sourcing strategies (direct sourcing, referrals, partnerships, communities)
Continuously refine sourcing strategies based on performance data and market insights
Develop talent pipelines ahead of demand for critical skill areas
Deliver a high-touch, transparent candidate experience that reflects Morningstar’s values
Act as a candidate coach—guiding individuals through the process and advocating for strong talent
Promote Morningstar as an employer of choice through networks, events, and outreach
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and candidate experience
Maintain accurate data

Benefits

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups