Recruiter Jobs in Illinois

A Recruiter plays a critical role in the human resources industry, where they are responsible for identifying, attracting, and shortlisting candidates for the recruitment process in response to the needs of the organization. They help to streamline the hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing initial interviews, and coordinating the hiring process with hiring managers. Recruiters often use applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software to manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Important skills for a Recruiter include excellent communication and negotiation skills, decision-making ability, and knowledge of recruitment software and databases. They should also have a good understanding of employment laws, and being Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) or a Certified Employment Specialist (CES) could be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Recruiter, one might have roles such as a Recruitment Coordinator, HR Assistant, or even a career in sales or customer service that allows them to develop the necessary communication and people skills.

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Technical Recruiter - Locals to Chicago, IL

  • Javen Technologies, Inc
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS: Proficient in applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools (Workday preferred) with experience managing multiple requisitions and priorities....

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Bilingual Staffing Recruiter - Bolingbrook, IL

  • Onin
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 7 hours ago

About the Role Were looking for a driven and people-focused Staffing Recruiter to join our team!...

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Corporate Recruiter

  • Invenergy LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Experience using an enterprise applicant tracking system (ATS) such as Workday Proficient with sourcing (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter) and experience recruiting passive talent Excellent written and spoken...

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Executive Recruiter

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Preferred Skills Candidate Sourcing, Client Counseling, Competitive Advantages, Decision Making, Job Interviews, Recruiting Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning Competencies Analytical...

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Corporate Recruiter

  • Option Care Health
  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 hours ago

Basic Qualifications & Interests: Knowledge of interview assessment techniques, such as behavioral based interviewing Experience with various systems, which may include Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS...

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Recruiter - Temporary Full Time

  • Diversified Maintenance
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

Provide support, training, and assistance to branch staff within region in managing applicant tracking within the automated applicant tracking system, as well as managing specific areas of ATS related...

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Senior Campus Recruiter

  • Wintrust
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

activity Plan, coordinate, and execute all campus recruiting events, and serve as the point of contact for maintaining candidate flow through the recruiting process in our Applicant Tracking System...

Hybrid

Recruiting Specialist

  • First Busey Corporation
  • Champaign, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 1 day ago

Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and various other recruiting platforms; Workday is a plus....

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Recruiter, GTM Sales

  • Doordash
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you'll own full-cycle recruiting across multiple Go-to-Market sales segments and motions, including Enterprise and SMB organizations spanning inside sales, outside sales, and strategic...

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Randstad
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago

Tech Literacy: familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and a fast aptitude for learning digital database tools or Applicant Tracking Systems....

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Recruiter - Direct Labor

  • Flextronics
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago

) Microsoft Office and Workday (or Applicant Tracking System) experience required Knowledge of research and sourcing skills including use of Boolean, LinkedIn, and alternative search methods....

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Associate Consultant - Agency Recruiter

  • Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. ASSOCIATE...

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Campus Recruiter

  • SGS Consulting
  • Campus, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Campus, IL
  • 3 days ago

Skills: Experience with campus/university recruiting and internship hiring. Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools Education/Experience: Bachelor's....

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Contract Recruiter

  • The LaSalle Network Inc
  • Batavia, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 3 days ago

Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions Source candidates through Indeed, referrals, walk-ins, web applications and paid advertising Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate...

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Recruiter III

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities for Recruiter include but are not limited to: Own full-cycle recruiting for high-volume sales roles (AEs, BDRs, SDRs, Sales Leaders) Proactively source and engage top SaaS sales talent...

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Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Recruiter Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Recruiters in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.3%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recruiters in Illinois
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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