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Sterling Engineering is hiring: Recruiter in Chicago

Sterling Engineering, Chicago, IL, US, 60290

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Job Description

Title: Contract Recruiter
Location: Chicago, IL 60626 (Hybrid-2 days in office)
Hire Type: 3-6 months contract
Hourly Pay Range: $40-45/hr

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Responsibilities:

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 on-boarding
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
Continuously develop business knowledge of company and departmental objectives, industry and key corporate challenges, and current market dynamics
Accurately track and report recruitment activity data to support staffing metrics
Develop a broad professional network of top talent and build deep pipelines

Qualifications:

3-5 years min of high volume 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
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively across multiple departments and levels
Experience using social media tools for sourcing efforts including but not limited to LinkedIn Recruiter, Twitter, Facebook, blogs etc.
Proven ability to support/interact with senior-level management
Strong negotiation and presentation skills and outstanding attention to detail
Demonstrated experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter


Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

  • 630-310-6963
  • ebutzen@sterling-engineering.com
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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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