Senior Technical Recruiter

7 hours ago

Chicago, IL, United States Sterling Engineering Full time
Job Description

Title: Senior Technical Recruiter
Location: Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Long Term Contract to Hire
Salary: $40-$47/hr.
Benefits: Insurance ( Health, Medical, Dental), Paid Holidays, PTO, and more

Job Duties:
  • Develop strategies to source, attract, recruit and select high-quality candidates against defined criteria for multiple professional disciplines.
  • Collaborate with Hiring Managers and HR Partners to develop a strong understanding of the department culture, business strategy, and talent profiles to deliver on the hiring needs of the business.
  • Conduct in-depth screens and assess potential candidates for level of interest, qualifications, and compensation requirements.
  • Use innovative sourcing channels to convert hard-to-find passive talent including social media, resume mining, diversity resources, and networking.
  • Drive and manage the candidate experience throughout the selection process including offer negotiation and new hire onboarding.
  • Effectively coach hiring managers in recruitment and selection processes while ensuring compliance with employment laws.
  • Partner with compensation and hiring managers to determine and define attractive and competitive job offers.
  • Establish and build relationships with other recruiters to share knowledge, HR trends, and experiences to execute best practices enterprise-wide.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years technical recruiting experience; previous experience developing and executing fully comprehensive sourcing/recruitment plans.
  • Excellent consultative skills and proven success developing strong relationships with hiring managers, cross-functional partners, and key stakeholders.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment where multiple high-level searches and projects are the norm.
  • Experience using social media tools for sourcing efforts including but not limited to LinkedIn Recruiter, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, etc.
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills and outstanding attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alyssa Ford

Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.

With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.

Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.

Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.
  • 630-822-8379
  • aford@sterling-engineering.com
  • Connect on LinkedIn


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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