Robert Half is hiring: HR Recruiter in Chicago

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an HR Recruiter in Chicago, Illinois. This role is instrumental in our team's mission to hire a diverse range of talents across different departments. The HR Recruiter will be involved in full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing potential candidates to extending offer letters. This role will utilize various recruitment software and platforms to streamline hiring processes and maintain accurate applicant records.

Responsibilities:
• Develop recruitment strategies to hire a diverse range of talents across different departments
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from job posting to onboarding, ensuring a positive experience for all applicants
• Implement creative sourcing strategies to find the best talents in the respective industries
• Conduct initial screening processes to evaluate candidates' skills and cultural fit
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and department heads
• Create and present offer letters to top candidates, effectively communicating employment terms and conditions
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and goals, and to design job descriptions that attract top talents
• Monitor key recruitment KPIs to reduce time-to-fill and increase hiring conversion rates, while maintaining high levels of candidate satisfaction
• Regularly use recruitment software and platforms such as Paylocity and ADP to streamline hiring processes and maintain accurate applicant records
• Actively participate in ongoing recruitment drives for other departments including finance and accounting, trade, and marketing.

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a remote environment

• Proficiency in using ADP - Financial Services for HR related tasks

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now software

• Proficient in using CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and other resources for recruitment purposes

• Comfortable with CRM systems and their applications in recruitment

• Knowledge of About Time software for effective time management

• Experience with Applicant Track System for managing recruitment process

• Ability to conduct Background Checks in compliance with legal guidelines

• Understanding of Benefit Functions and their application in employee management

• Excellent Communication skills for effective interaction with potential candidates

• Familiarity with Paylocity software for payroll management