Technical Recruiter - Agency

$50,000 - $65,000/Yr

Enterprise Peak - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are a management consulting and engineering advisory firm focused on R&D, software development, and technology integration. Our approach to problem-solving is unique, leveraging our engineering perspective to deliver a wide range of services, including software development, management consulting, and strategic advisory services. Our goal is to accelerate product development from concept to commercialization, combining our expertise in science, engineering, and management consulting to build software, integrate systems, and optimize research and development processes. This empowers our clients to compete more effectively in their respective industries. As a Technical Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in connecting the right talent with the right projects. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where networking with technical experts and discussing their experiences is part of your daily routine. Your proactive approach to identifying client needs and hunting for the best candidates will be key to your success. You will be responsible for conducting extensive technology requirements gathering, interviewing candidates, negotiating offers, and deploying technical consultants onto projects. Your ability to draft, revise, and submit proposals will also be essential in ensuring that our clients receive the best talent available. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a sales-oriented environment, where requirements may pivot suddenly. You will need to possess excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills are absolutely essential for this role, as you will be communicating extensively with candidates and clients alike. The role will start as an on-site position in our Chicago office, transitioning to a hybrid schedule after onboarding is complete, allowing for two remote days per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive technology requirements gathering as needed for requisitions
• Identify the optimal candidates for a client's needs
• Interview, negotiate with, and deploy technical consultants onto projects
• Draft, revise, and submit proposals of candidates to our clients
• Coordinate between candidates and clients throughout the interviewing process, ensuring that decisions can be made in a timely manner
• Learn our proprietary talent acquisition technology and follow the recruiting processes put in place

Requirements

• 1-5 years of professional recruiting experience in an agency setting
• Willingness to work a minimum of 50 hours per week
• Ability to spend extensive amounts of time communicating on the phone
• Comfortability cold calling candidates
• Detail and process-oriented, able to follow outlined expectations without constant supervision
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment with requirements pivoting suddenly
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills are required
• Proficiency across all Microsoft Office products, including Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are absolutely required for this role

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid holidays