Experienced Recruiting Consultant

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to lead high-level searches for executives and senior leaders on a contract basis. The role demands an ability to manage complex searches, build trust with senior stakeholders, and deliver a premium, white-glove candidate experience.

The successful candidate will excel in relationship-building, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and coordinate with leadership to move searches efficiently from start to offer.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional recruiting experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience recruiting at Executive, Vice President, Partner, and senior stakeholder levels.
• Strong executive presence and confidence interacting with senior leadership.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver a high-touch, candidate-focused recruiting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and hands-on search management.
• Ability to balance multiple searches, priorities, personalities, and deadlines.
• Strong judgment and ability to provide thoughtful candidate and hiring recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for senior-level, executive, and corporate roles.
• Review and assess candidate profiles against search priorities.
• Conduct initial interviews and select candidates for advancement.
• Build relationships with candidates to provide high-touch experiences.
• Partner with senior leaders to keep searches moving efficiently.
• Lead interview debriefs and provide candidate recommendations.
• Assist leadership with decisions by evaluating qualifications and market factors.
• Provide regular updates on search activity and candidate pipelines.
• Conduct targeted sourcing with dedicated resources as needed.
• Collaborate with Recruiting Assistants for scheduling and travel support.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Senior recruiter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Recruiting Consultant

Industry: Consulting / Professional Services

Location (city, state): Chicago, IL

Assignment Type: Contract

Pay:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Hybrid (Onsite 1x a week)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a leading professional services organization with a collaborative, highly relationship-driven environment. The Talent Acquisition team partners with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization to identify and hire exceptional talent for both corporate and consulting-focused positions.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter with 5-10 years of recruiting experience and a strong track record of managing high-level searches. This individual will be responsible for guiding candidates and hiring leaders through the recruitment process while providing a highly personalized, white-glove experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with executives, Vice Presidents, senior stakeholders, and other influential leaders. Strong business presence, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple personalities and priorities are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for senior-level, executive, and corporate positions.
• Review and assess candidate profiles against the specific requirements and priorities of each search.
• Conduct initial candidate interviews and determine appropriate candidates for advancement.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and provide a polished, high-touch experience throughout the process.
• Act as a trusted recruiting partner to senior leaders and key stakeholders, keeping searches moving efficiently.
• Lead interview debriefs, gather feedback, and provide thoughtful candidate recommendations.
• Assist leadership with hiring and offer decisions by considering candidate qualifications, interview results, and relevant market factors.
• Provide regular updates regarding search activity, candidate pipelines, interview stages, and anticipated next steps.
• Conduct targeted sourcing when needed while partnering with dedicated sourcing resources for broader candidate identification.
• Collaborate with Recruiting Assistants who support scheduling, travel coordination, and other administrative aspects of the process.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of professional recruiting experience.
• Education: Bachelor is required.
• Demonstrated success recruiting at the Executive, Vice President, Partner, and senior stakeholder levels.
• Strong executive presence and confidence interacting directly with senior leadership.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver a high-touch, candidate-focused recruiting experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a hands-on approach to managing searches.
• Comfortable balancing multiple searches, priorities, personalities, and deadlines.
• Strong judgment and ability to provide thoughtful candidate and hiring recommendations.