Recruiting Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Recruiting Manager, also known as a Talent Acquisition Manager, plays a crucial role in the human resources industry. Their primary responsibility is to manage the entire recruitment process, which involves planning, executing, and monitoring recruitment strategies to attract the best talents for the organization. They collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, create job descriptions, conduct interviews, screen applicants, and negotiate salaries. Apart from these, they also analyze recruitment metrics to evaluate and improve the sourcing methods, reduce the time to hire, and ensure a smooth hiring process.

Important skills for a Recruiting Manager include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong decision-making abilities, and a thorough understanding of the recruitment processes and systems. Additionally, knowledge of labor legislation, proficiency with HR software like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and a strategic mindset are also essential. While a degree in Human Resources or a related field is generally required, certifications such as the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) can further enhance their credibility. Before becoming a Recruiting Manager, a person may have roles like a Recruitment Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or a Human Resources Generalist.

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Faculty & Provider Recruitment Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Faculty Recruitment **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)...

Talent Acquisition Manager

  • South Holland, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • South Holland, IL
  • 3 days ago

recruiting for various levels of positions Strong working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, Taleo preferred and MS applications Demonstrated experience developing job descriptions and using...

Legal Recruiting Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ViDesktop preferred), Microsoft Office, and a willingness to master new tools....

Group Hiring Manager (Public Service Administrator Option 1)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 46572 Posting Date: 04/23/2025 Closing Date: 05/06/2025 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: General...

Director, Talent Management- Remote

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights (eeoc/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20) EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the...

Director of Talent Development

  • Mattoon, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mattoon, IL
  • 5 days ago

About us Rural King is Americas Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural...

Recruiting Coordinator - A1414927CHI-4658

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

acquisition team....

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Recruiting Coordinator - A1414927CHI_11-4658

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

acquisition team....

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Director, Talent Acquisition

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Expertise with applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred); proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools....

Director of Talent Acquisition

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

laws Experience configuring Applicant Tracking Systems (we use Greenhouse) and Google Reporting tools Experience managing Immigration cases such as EAD (H1B, OPT, GC, TN) Track record of delivering...

Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Batavia, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 8 days ago

What your day-to-day as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Fermilab will look like: Managing full-cycle recruitment responsibilities for the laboratory including efforts to identify talent, applicant...

Recruiting Coordinator

  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago

Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Recruiting Coordinator to support its growing talent acquisition team....

Remote Work

Talent Acquisition Manager (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and other recruitment tools and technologies....

Senior Project Manager - Sourcing (HYBRID)

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 13 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY This is an on-site hybrid role based out of either Rosemont, IL or Milwaukee, WI. Reporting to the Senior Director, Category Management, this role will be a critical leader...

Recruiting Coordinator

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 15 days ago

The Superior Ambulance Recruiting Coordinator supports the recruitment and talent acquisition efforts....

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Salary for Recruiting Manager 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

Recruiting Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.3%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
High School or GED
5.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recruiting Managers 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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