Corporate Recruiter

Baird • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baird’s Human Resources team is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent to support our mission of being a Best Place to Work. We are seeking a Temporary IT Recruiter to support our Information Technology hiring needs during a short-term assignment, estimated to last three months. In this role, you will support the full life cycle recruiting for IT and other roles, including proactive sourcing, candidate screening and interview process coordination. This position is based in Milwaukee, with an in office schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Baird is an employee-owned, international financial services firm specializing in wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management. Our mission is straightforward. We strive “to provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for all.” Our culture is like no other with extraordinary people who make Baird great for our clients and one another. Nationally recognized as a great place to work since 2004, we invite you to learn more about Baird, our culture and our people. Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.

Requirements

• Three or more years of recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on IT or technical recruiting
• Demonstrated success managing full life cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate presentation skills
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools
• Solid understanding of digital and internet-based sourcing strategies
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create clear, engaging job postings and candidate communications
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• High sense of urgency, adaptability, and commitment to delivering results in a temporary assignment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Beamery preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle recruiting for multiple requisitions using Workday ATS, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop accurate, compelling job postings aligned to business needs
• Evaluate candidate skills, experience, and culture contribution, presenting well‑qualified candidates and thoughtful recommendations
• Proactively source and engage active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday ATS, Beamery CRM, job boards, referrals, and professional networks
• Apply creative and data‑informed sourcing strategies, particularly for IT and hard‑to‑fill roles
• Build and maintain talent pipelines and candidate communities to support current and future hiring
• Serve as a trusted Talent Advisor to assigned client groups, building strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers and HR partners
• Provide consistent communication to stakeholders, including status updates and periodic recruiting reviews
• Interpret recruiting data and market insights to guide decisions, improve outcomes, and tell the recruiting story

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees