Job Description
Job Title: Recruiter – 3 month contract
Location: Chicago, IL – Downtown Loop
Industry: Nonprofit
Compensation: $30 – $35 / hr
Work Schedule: 9 AM to 5 PM
Hybrid: Onsite 1 to 2 days a week
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About Our Client:
Addison Group is hiring for our client, a mission-driven nonprofit that supports individuals with developmental, intellectual, and mental health needs.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Recruiter to support a high-volume hiring function during a leave coverage period. This role focuses on sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring managers across multiple departments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and can manage a variety of roles at once while creating a strong candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding preparation
- Maintain and update the applicant tracking system with accurate candidate data
- Build and nurture a pipeline of active and passive applicants
- Conduct 30-day check-ins with new hires and attend new hire orientations
- Monitor background checks and ensure compliance throughout the hiring process
- Proctor literacy and skills assessments for candidates (on-site weekly)
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of new employee orientation
- Support job fair scheduling and participation
- Prepare weekly hiring/ vacancy reports
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
- Create and publish job postings across internal and external platforms
- Stay up-to-date on recruiting trends and participate in internal professional development
- Collaborate with the recruiting team to enhance sourcing strategies
- Assist with special projects or committee participation as assigned
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- High-volume recruiting background required
- Experience using applicant tracking systems; Paylocity strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and general database systems
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Previous nonprofit recruiting experience is a plus
Additional Details:
- Contract role covering a leave (approximately 3 months; potential extension or conversion)
- Start Date: Early January
- Business casual work environment
Perks:
- Hybrid schedule with flexibility
- Equipment provided
- Opportunity to support meaningful, mission-driven work
- Potential for contract extension or hire
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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