Senior Recruiter Job at Buckingham Search in Chicago

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Recruiter to be the driving force behind attracting and securing world-class talent across North America. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to fuel growth, deliver an outstanding candidate experience, and shape the future of a fast-growing technology company.

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about recruiting top talent, and enjoys having a direct impact on organizational success.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit top talent across GTM (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success), G&A, and Technology teams
• Support and scale hiring needs across North America, with potential for global hiring
• Use data and metrics to optimize processes (conversion ratios, time to hire, etc.)
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor to business leaders, building tailored hiring strategies
• Build inclusive and objective recruitment processes focused on competency-based assessments
• Source candidates through multiple channels: LinkedIn, networking events, job boards, and personal networks
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding
• Collaborate on employer branding initiatives, including networking events and recruitment marketing
• Utilize an ATS (such as Greenhouse) to improve visibility and streamline recruiting workflows
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and leadership to align on hiring priorities

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in the SaaS or technology sector
• Strong ability to interpret and leverage data to influence hiring decisions
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (Greenhouse or similar)
• Established network within the Chicago startup/tech/SaaS community is a plus
• Ability and willingness to attend and host networking events
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise
• Metrics-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• On-site presence expected at least four days per week to foster collaboration and connection

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development and Software Development