Position: Recruiter

Department: Sales & Recruiting

Reports to: Manager of Sales & Recruiting

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Chicago & Peoria, IL Area (100% Remote)

Industry: Staffing

POSITION SUMMARY FOR RECRUITER:

• The primary objective of this position is to identify, screen, interview, submit, and place qualified candidates to meet our customer's requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR RECRUITER:

• Utilize designated recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting tools
• Utilize job boards, referrals, networking, and other tools designed for Sourcing candidates.
• Assist Account Managers with Video interview preparations for clients
• Match candidates’ strengths with our client’s requirements by sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
• Negotiate compensation packages for offers of employment with candidates and gain a commitment from candidates for current and future job requirements.
• Work with Account Managers to understand the job order requirements.
• Communicate effectively with others and embrace diversity of thought to create a productive environment.
• Maintain relationships within the industry to provide awesome customer service, gain industry knowledge, and obtain referrals.
• Attend events, meet candidates for interviews and participate in team building activities.
• Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR RECRUITER:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in marketing, communication, sales, or business)
• Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
• Prior work experience (preferred; hospitality, retail, food, and beverage)
• Prior working experience with customers or in a customer service capacity
• Prior leadership experience (in work, academic’s or extracurricular)
• A desire to develop a career in sales
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to put in extra time when necessary

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECRUITER:

• Planning/Problem-solving skills – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Sales/Marketing skills
• Administrative/Organizational skills
• A sense of urgency and a high standard of professionalism and character
• Oral communication skills – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Interpersonal skills – maintains confidentiality, remains open to ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things
• Written communication skills – edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information